Cedrick Dequn Willingham, a resident of Davenport, was sentenced on March 12 to 90 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.
Willingham, age 39, was found with a firearm, a drum magazine, and numerous rounds of ammunition during an August 2024 search of his residence. He is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition due to previous felony convictions, including a conviction in 2025 in the Iowa District Court for Scott County for possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense. Authorities said Willingham fled from officers in Bettendorf after they attempted to stop his vehicle.
After serving his prison sentence, Willingham 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 case was investigated by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
This prosecution falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which brings together law enforcement 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, focusing on building trust within communities, supporting organizations that prevent violence before it occurs, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results. More information about Project Safe Neighborhoods can be found at Justice.gov/PSN.
