A Colorado Springs man has been sentenced to 92 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon and possession with intent to distribute more than five grams of methamphetamine.
Zachary Lawhead, age 35, was sentenced by Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer on September 16, 2022, to 92 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon and possession with intent to distribute more than five grams of methamphetamine.
Lawhead was also sentenced to 4 years of supervised release.
Prior to November 1, 2021, the defendant was a fugitive who was the subject of three outstanding Colorado state arrest warrants.
On November 2, 2021, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department were able to locate Lawhead at an apartment complex. Detectives approached the defendant and took him into custody on the outstanding warrants.
When they searched him, detectives found several baggies containing methamphetamine and heroin which he intended to distribute. Officers also recovered a loaded semi-automatic pistol in his back pocket, which he was prohibited from possessing as a convicted felon.
“Reducing gun violence and drug trafficking are our top priorities at the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” said U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan.
“Felons should take note: with the help of our partners at the ATF, we will enforce the federal law that prohibits them from possessing a firearm or ammunition,”
“Guns and drugs in the hands of prolific offenders greatly contribute to violent crime,” said Special Agent in Charge David S. Booth.
“Together, through strong partnerships with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and our local law enforcement partners, we not only combat violent crime, but stop violent offenders,”
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Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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