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Escambia Man Gets Federal Prison As ‘Armed Career Criminal’
August 27, 2016
An Escambia County man is headed to prison on federal firearms charges.
Robert Lamar Gerald, 37, was sentenced Friday to 210 months in federal prison, after pleading guilty in April 2016 to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
In June 2015, an Escambia Country Sherriff’s deputy on patrol stopped the vehicle Gerald was driving. After the traffic stop, Gerald fled on foot and was apprehended after a brief chase. The search of his vehicle revealed a loaded 9 millimeter pistol.
The indictment lists 14 prior state felony convictions for Gerald. As a previously convicted felon, Gerald is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law. Because his prior criminal record includes several violent felonies and drug offenses, Gerald qualifies for enhanced sentencing as an Armed Career Criminal under federal law.
This case resulted from investigations by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, and the Gun Crime Response Team.
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4 Responses to “Escambia Man Gets Federal Prison As ‘Armed Career Criminal’”
210 months is 17.5 years for this felon. We can hope they keep him for the full 210 months.
“Career criminal” should = Career in prison which should end as retirement in prison, 14 state felony convictions? when will common sense rear its ugly head, take away his freedom and be done with it.
For the love of Mike..when our we going to figure out there is a time to “thin the herd” of these multi-felononious evil people!! Folks like these who have proven they are “career” felons should be put down not coddled and provided for. These types are nothing but a drain on our society…never do they positively contribute to society. Who needs ‘em?
Would have been easier to just get a job. 14 crimes means he started young. Could have been promoted 14 times and had a career, what a waste.