A Henrico man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon. According to court documents, Dwayne Leman Swinson, also known as Weezy, was found with nearly 14 grams of fentanyl and three firearms during a traffic stop on January 11, 2024. One firearm was loaded with 78 rounds of ammunition, and another had a 30-round magazine. Authorities stated that Swinson tried to distance himself from the vehicle when approached by law enforcement, but his DNA was later found on the drugs, two of the firearms, and the drum magazine attached to the third firearm.
Swinson has eight prior felony convictions, including offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms. As a convicted felon, he is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
“Dwayne Swinson’s possession of multiple firearms and deadly fentanyl posed a serious and unacceptable threat to public safety,” said Lindsey Halligan, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “Our office is committed to holding dangerous offenders accountable and protecting our communities from narcotics trafficking and firearm violence.”
Ian Kaufmann, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Richmond Field Office added: “Every day, FBI agents and law enforcement officers around the nation see the detrimental effects gun violence and drugs have on the welfare of our communities and families. With our partners, the FBI stands committed to investigating and holding accountable those who seek to undermine the safety and security of our citizens.”
The investigation was conducted by the FBI along with the Richmond Police Department. The prosecution team included Assistant U.S. Attorney Olivia L. Norman and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine E. Groover from the Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Office.
This case falls under Operation Take Back America—a nationwide initiative led by the Department of Justice that brings together resources from Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) to address violent crime in communities.
Further details about this case can be accessed through public records at both the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia or PACER using Case No. 3:25-cr-53.
