Gregory Francis Young, III, a 27-year-old resident of Davenport, was sentenced on March 12 to 54 months in federal prison for possessing firearms as a felon.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address gun violence and enforce firearm restrictions on individuals with felony convictions. According to public court documents, Young pointed a firearm at victims at a Davenport gas station in March 2025. During a subsequent traffic stop, officers searched his vehicle and found two loaded firearms concealed in the hood. At the time of the offense, Young was on probation following a 2024 conviction for possession of cocaine, third or subsequent offense, from the Iowa District Court for Scott County.
After serving his prison sentence, Young will be required to complete three years of supervised release. There is no parole available in the federal system.
United States Attorney David C. Waterman of the Southern District of Iowa announced the sentencing. The investigation involved the Davenport Police Department, Scott County Sheriff’s Office, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative that brings together law enforcement agencies and communities to reduce violent crime and gun violence. The Department of Justice launched an updated violent crime reduction strategy for PSN on May 26, 2021. The strategy focuses on building trust within communities, supporting organizations that prevent violence before it occurs, setting targeted enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes. More information about Project Safe Neighborhoods can be found at Justice.gov/PSN.
