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Tevin Rashad Wright, 27, Sentenced to 96 Months in Federal Prison for Gun Possession
DALLAS, TX – In a move aimed at reducing gun and gang violence in the Northern District of Texas, 27-year-old Tevin Rashad Wright of Grand Prairie has been sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade handed down the sentence on an unknown date, following Wright’s guilty plea in May 2015 to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The case began when the Grand Prairie Police Department investigated a burglary that occurred on August 14, 2014, during which several firearms were stolen from a residence in Grand Prairie. Wright was arrested in connection with the burglary and charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, a crime he had committed multiple times before.
Wright has a history of felony convictions, with three prior offenses dating back to 2008 in Dallas and Tarrant counties, all involving cocaine. His lengthy prison sentence is a result of his repeated failures to adhere to the law and his blatant disregard for the safety of the community.
As part of the Project Safe Neighborhood initiative, the case was prosecuted with the aim of reducing gun and gang violence, deterring illegal possession of guns, ammunition and body armor, and improving the safety of residents in the Northern District of Texas. Participants in the initiative include community members and organizations as well as federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
The Grand Prairie Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Keith Robinson prosecuted Wright, who was convicted of one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Tevin Rashad Wright, a convicted felon with a history of cocaine offenses, was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for being in possession of a firearm. Wright’s case serves as a reminder of the dangers of gun possession by felons and the importance of the Project Safe Neighborhood initiative in reducing gun violence in the Northern District of Texas.
The Northern District of Texas has seen a significant decrease in gun-related crimes since the implementation of the Project Safe Neighborhood initiative. This case highlights the importance of community involvement and cooperation between law enforcement agencies in keeping the community safe.
Wright’s prison sentence is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in bringing felons to justice and reducing gun violence in the Northern District of Texas.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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