Three Men Sentenced in US for Illegal Firearm Possession, Including Machineguns

Several individuals have been sentenced recently for illegal possession and use of firearms, highlighting ongoing law enforcement efforts to curb gun violence. Jacob A. Stockbridge of Lee's Summit, Missouri, was sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for possessing stolen shotguns and fleeing a crash while armed. Javon Edwards of Savannah, Georgia, received 37 months imprisonment followed by supervised release for illegal possession of a machinegun, a case investigated under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). Ricky Corey Watkins, a felon in the District of Columbia, was sentenced to 37 months for possessing a semiautomatic pistol while on parole. These cases reflect coordinated efforts between local and federal agencies to reduce violent crime and enhance community safety by prosecuting illegal firearm possession. PSN, a DOJ initiative, continues to play a central role in these prosecutions, emphasizing the reduction of gun violence through strategic enforcement and community engagement.