Four individuals with felony convictions have been sentenced to a combined total of 15 years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms. Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced the sentences, which were handed down by Chief United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty in the Western District of Louisiana.
Quinntavious Crump, 25, from Monroe, Louisiana, received a sentence of 24 months followed by three years of supervised release for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. On June 27, 2021, during a vehicle stop, a Glock pistol loaded with 13 rounds was found in his car after he admitted to having it and being a felon.
Andreveon Kyles, 20, also from Monroe, Louisiana, was sentenced to 60 months followed by three years of supervised release. On July 15, 2024, Kyles was found with a Taurus pistol and ammunition during a traffic stop. He later pled guilty on December 13, 2024.
Charles Montgomery, 40, from Monroe as well, was sentenced to 42 months followed by three years of supervised release. He was stopped on June 20, 2022; deputies discovered he possessed a Canik pistol. Montgomery admitted his felon status and pled guilty on December 13, 2024.
Zachary Coburn, 25, from Memphis, Tennessee, received a sentence of 56 months followed by three years of supervised release for stealing and possessing a Kel-Tec rifle from S&W Pawn Shop in West Monroe on May 13, 2024. He admitted guilt on December 19, 2024.
These cases are part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. The investigations were conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with local authorities.
The prosecutions were handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Seth Reeg, Robert F. Moody, Cheyenne Wilson and Special Assistant United States Attorney Catherine L. Semmes.
