Quenton Abell, a 22-year-old resident of Crescent Springs, Kentucky, was sentenced on Mar. 30 to 60 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The sentence was handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning.
Abell's case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address gun-related offenses involving individuals with prior felony convictions.
According to his plea agreement, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Abell’s Kenton County residence on August 25, 2025. Surveillance had previously observed him outside his home carrying two firearms. During the search, authorities found two handguns and several magazines, including loaded extended magazines. Investigators also discovered messages on Abell’s phone suggesting he was involved in buying and selling controlled substances while armed.
At the time of the incident, Abell knew he had been previously convicted of Second Degree Assault and First Degree Wanton Endangerment in Kenton County Circuit Court in 2023 and that he was prohibited from possessing firearms due to these felony convictions.
Under federal law, Abell is required to serve at least 85 percent of his prison term before becoming eligible for release. Following his incarceration, he will be supervised by the U.S. Probation Office for three years.
The sentencing announcement came from Jason Parman, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Olivia Olson, Special Agent in Charge at the FBI Louisville Field Office; and Scott Hardcorn, Director of the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force. The investigation was conducted jointly by the FBI and Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tony Bracke prosecuted the case.
