William Kasey, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Virginia 2017

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - In a move to combat violent crime, a former member of the Bloods street gang, William Kasey, 43, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. This decision comes after Kasey was arrested in February 2017 during a search warrant at his home in James City County.

According to court documents, the search revealed that Kasey was in possession of multiple firearms despite his prior convictions for armed robbery and assault and battery with a deadly weapon. Investigators identified Kasey as a long-time member of the Bloods gang, and his residence contained gang-related documents and materials.

This case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative, a program aimed at reducing violent crime through a collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations. The PSN program focuses on identifying the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and developing comprehensive solutions to address them.

U.S. Attorney G. Zachary Terwilliger and FBI Norfolk Field Office Special Agent in Charge Martin Culbreth announced the sentencing after U.S. District Judge Arenda Wright Allen handed down the decision. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric M. Hurt prosecuted the case.

Kasey's case is a prime example of the PSN program's effectiveness in reducing violent crime. Through this initiative, law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations work together to identify and address the root causes of violence in the community.

The PSN program has been proven to be effective in reducing violent crime, and this case is a testament to its success. As the community continues to work together to combat violent crime, cases like Kasey's serve as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.

In related news, a copy of the press release is available on the website of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 4:17-cr-62.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/bloods-gang-member-sentenced-prison-possessing-firearm