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Andre Lamar Alexander, a 19-year-old from Billings, Montana, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for illegal firearm possession. On August 3, 2025, Alexander threatened a teenage girl, Jane Doe, with a gun after she refused to return his belongings. The incident occurred at a Billings residence, where Alexander was found with a black, privately-made Geisler model 19X .40 caliber pistol and other firearms.
Alexander pleaded guilty in November 2025 to one count of prohibited person in possession of a firearm, due to a prior conviction for felony escape in Montana’s Thirteenth Judicial District Court. He was prohibited from owning firearms, but still managed to obtain two guns, including a Glock model 17, 9 mm semi-automatic pistol.
The case was investigated by the ATF and the Billings Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Jacob Yerger prosecuting. U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters presided over the sentencing, which also included 3 years of supervised release.
Alexander’s sentence reflects the seriousness of his crimes, which included not only illegal firearm possession but also threatening a teenage girl with a gun. The case highlights the importance of enforcing firearm laws and protecting the community from individuals who pose a threat to public safety.