Terrance R. Jones, Firearms Charges, Louisiana 2023

LAFAYETTE, La. – In a shocking turn of events, Terrance R. Jones, a 27-year-old man from Carencro, Louisiana, was sentenced to 80 months (6 years, 8 months) in prison, followed by 2 years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

According to information presented to the court, Jones was in the downtown Lafayette area on October 3, 2020. Multiple law enforcement officers were in the area on that same date and were called to a location in that area where a man had a firearm. The suspect turned out to be Jones and after further investigation, law enforcement officers learned that he was a convicted felon and as such, was prohibited from possessing any firearm or ammunition.

Jones has previous felony convictions for attempted possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of hydrocodone (2014); and possession with intent to distribute marijuana (2019). His prior convictions make him a prohibited person from possessing any firearms.

The ATF and Lafayette Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel J. McCoy prosecuted the case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Terrance R. Jones, 27, of Carencro, Louisiana, was sentenced to 80 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. His sentence is a stark reminder of the consequences of violating firearm laws.

In a statement, officials said that Jones’ prior convictions made him a prohibited person from possessing any firearms. His actions were a clear violation of the law and put the community at risk.

The case highlights the importance of community involvement in reducing violent crime. Project Safe Neighborhoods is a program that brings together law enforcement and the community to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

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