Federal authorities in the Southern District of Georgia have announced a series of indictments and sentencings related to firearms charges, underscoring their commitment to combating violent crime within the region.
Three individuals have been indicted this month on federal firearms charges: D’Vonta Ealy, 30, of Thomson, Georgia, faces charges including Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Oxycodone, Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
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Shawn Hakeem Sibert, 33, of Savannah, is charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl, and Possession of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime.
Additionally, Rashaud Johnson, 41, of Savannah, is charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
These prosecutions are part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a collaborative initiative involving federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI, aimed at reducing violent crime through targeted enforcement. In addition to the indictments, several individuals have recently been sentenced or await sentencing on federal firearms charges.
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Sentencings ranged from 36 months to 188 months in prison, reflecting the severity of the offenses. Charges included Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Machinegun, Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances, and False Statement During the Purchase of a Firearm.
Several cases involved individuals possessing firearms while on parole or supervised release, illegally modified firearms, or in connection with drug trafficking offenses.
“Removing guns from those who are prohibited from carrying them is a vital part of fighting violent crime,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Tara M. Lyons. “We appreciate the efforts of our law enforcement partners in keeping our streets safe.”
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Federal law prohibits certain individuals, including convicted felons, from possessing firearms. It is also illegal to possess a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking or violent crime, or to make false statements when purchasing a firearm.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia is prosecuting these cases, reinforcing its dedication to upholding federal firearms laws and ensuring public safety.
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