Brandon Williams, a 39-year-old resident of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 115 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Following his prison term, he will undergo three years of supervised release and is required to pay a $1,000 fine.
Court documents reveal that Williams was serving a home detention sentence from December 2, 2022, under Marion County Community Corrections due to prior felony convictions for dealing methamphetamine and battery against a public safety official. On October 18, 2023, officers from Community Corrections and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department conducted a search of his residence.
During the search, officers discovered illegal substances including thirty-two grams of fentanyl, eighteen methamphetamine pills, three grams of crystal methamphetamine, and various THC products in the kitchen. They also found drug paraphernalia such as scales and packaging materials alongside $8,280 in cash. In Williams' bedroom, they located a .40 caliber handgun with an obliterated serial number. As someone previously convicted of multiple felonies including unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, Williams is permanently barred from legally owning firearms under federal law.
Zachary A. Myers, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana stated: “Illegally armed, repeat violent criminals are responsible for a disproportionate share of the gun violence suffered in Indianapolis and all of our communities These offenses will not be tolerated.” He further emphasized that offenders have choices and resources available to help them turn their lives around but warned that choosing to illegally carry firearms could result in severe federal sentences without parole.
The investigation was carried out by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) and the United States Postal Inspection Service. Chief U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt imposed the sentence. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jayson W. McGrath prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. The program emphasizes building trust within communities while supporting organizations focused on violence prevention.
