Sherron Gary, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Florida 2023

Convicted Felon Sentenced to 7 Years for Possession of Firearm in Tampa

Tampa, FL – In a recent case, U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has handed down a seven-year prison sentence to Sherron Gary (41, Tampa) for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.

Gary pleaded guilty in October 2024 to the charges. According to court documents, the incident occurred on April 9, 2023, when officers with the Tampa Police Department (TPD) attempted to stop Gary’s vehicle after observing a broken taillight. However, Gary failed to pull over and instead fled from the officers at a high rate of speed.

A police helicopter followed Gary, and after his vehicle was boxed in by law enforcement, Gary fled on foot. The helicopter crew observed Gary discard an item that resembled a firearm as he was running. TPD officers apprehended Gary and later found a 9mm Walther Creed semiautomatic pistol at the location where the item was discarded.

At the time of the arrest, Gary had four prior felony convictions, including aggravated battery and armed burglary of a dwelling, trafficking of cocaine, delivery of cocaine, and delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church. As a convicted felon, Gary is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Tampa Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Samantha Newman. The forfeiture was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Suzanne Nebesky.

The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Defendant Information: Sherron Gary, convicted felon, Tampa, FL.

Criminal Charges: Possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.

City and State: Tampa, Florida.

Exact Date: April 9, 2023.

Sentence or Outcome: Seven years in federal prison.

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