Xavier Sims, Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition, Florida 2021
A convicted felon from Florida has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition.
Xavier Sims, 36, of Ocala, Florida, received a nine-year and seven-month sentence from Senior United States District Judge John Antoon II.
This sentence comes after a federal jury found Sims guilty on February 23, 2021.
The guilty verdict stemmed from a shooting incident that occurred in February 2020 at a residence in Ocala.
Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and found Sims's vehicle nearby. A search of the vehicle revealed a Glock .40 caliber pistol in the trunk, along with 10 spent .40 caliber shell casings and 20 live rounds.
Forensic analysis confirmed that the casings and a bullet fragment found at the scene matched the firearm from Sims's vehicle.
Sims's DNA was also found on the live .40 caliber rounds.
This case was investigated by the Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Tyrie K. Boyer and Michael P. Felicetta.
This case is part of Project Guardian, a Department of Justice initiative aimed at reducing gun violence and enforcing federal firearms laws.
The case highlights the importance of enforcing federal firearms laws and reducing gun violence in our communities.
Xavier Sims, Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition, was convicted and sentenced to nine years and seven months in federal prison.
Defendant: Xavier Sims
Criminal Charges: Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition
City and State: Ocala, Florida
Date: February 2020 (crime date), February 23, 2021 (sentencing)
Sentence: Nine years and seven months in federal prison
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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