SOUTH BEND – A Life of Crime Ends in Prison for Michigan City Man
A 38-year-old Michigan City man has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for his latest crime. Shed Woods, a resident of Michigan City, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr. after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch.
According to court documents, in November 2017, Woods was in possession of a firearm while having been convicted of four prior felonies. This is not the first time Woods has run afoul of the law. He also has two misdemeanor convictions and eleven other contacts with the law.
The case was investigated by the ATF and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Frank E. Schaffer. This is a stark reminder that being a felon in possession of a firearm is a serious offense that carries severe consequences.
Woods was sentenced to 180 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release. His sentencing is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement and prosecutors to keep our communities safe.
As we reflect on the life of Shed Woods, it is clear that his choices have led him down a path of destruction. It is our hope that his sentence will serve as a deterrent to others who would follow in his footsteps.
Shed Woods, 38, of Michigan City, Indiana, was sentenced to 180 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release. He was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm, a crime that carries severe consequences.
The exact date of the crime was November 2017. Woods’ sentence is a result of his guilty plea and the evidence presented in court.
This case is a reminder that the law will be enforced and that those who break it will be held accountable.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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