Felon Sentenced to Over Two Years in Prison for Possessing a Firearm
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A Las Vegas man was sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada.
William Edward Jones, 37, previously pleaded guilty to felon in possession of a firearm. United States District Judge Andrew P. Gordon presided over the sentencing hearing.
According to admissions made in Jones’ plea agreement, on July 7, 2018, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a fatal car accident. Following the accident, Jones underwent a medical check. When he stood up, a semi-automatic handgun fell from his waist area. Jones was a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
The case was investigated by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Allison Reese prosecuted the case.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide program that has been historically successful in reducing violent crime and making our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The defendant, William Edward Jones, was a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm. He was sentenced to 2 years and 9 months in federal prison for felon in possession of a firearm.
The crime took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 7, 2018. The case was investigated by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Allison Reese.
William Edward Jones, 37, was sentenced to 2 years and 9 months in federal prison for felon in possession of a firearm.
Defendant’s Name: William Edward Jones
Criminal Charges: Felon in possession of a firearm
City and State: Las Vegas, Nevada
Exact Date: July 7, 2018
Sentence or Outcome: 2 years and 9 months in federal prison
Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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