A Dallas man has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition while attempting to board a plane at Louis Armstrong International Airport. Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Trevis Williams, 46, entered his plea after authorities discovered a gun and nine rounds of ammunition in his carry-on bag during security screening on March 16, 2025.
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent found the items during routine screening and notified the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). An FBI Special Agent determined that Williams was prohibited from possessing firearms due to a previous felony conviction in the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana.
The firearm was identified as a Glock Model 30, .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. The charge falls under Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). Williams faces up to fifteen years in prison, a fine up to $250,000, three years of supervised release following imprisonment, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee. U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance scheduled sentencing for December 16, 2025.
"This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results," according to officials.
Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson recognized the efforts of TSA agents as well as investigators from the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for their roles in this case. Assistant United States Attorney Jon Maestri is prosecuting.
