TWO GAINESVILLE CONVICTED FELONS SENTENCED TO NEARLY 13 YEARS COMBINED FOR ILLEGAL FIREARM AND AMMUNITION POSSESSION

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA — Two convicted felons from Gainesville, Florida, were sentenced to a combined 12 years and nine months in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a loaded weapon and multiple controlled substances. The sentences were announced on November 12, 2026, by U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin for the Northern District of Florida. Kelvin Quentin Scott Wright, 32, received a sentence of four years and nine months, while Reginald Duante Davis, 36, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison.

According to federal court records, the investigation began on April 12, 2024, when deputies with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle for multiple traffic violations. Wright was driving the vehicle, and Davis was seated in the front passenger seat. Both men had previous felony convictions that legally prohibited them from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.

During a probable cause search of the vehicle, deputies discovered a loaded firearm inside the center console, along with marijuana, oxycodone, and nearly 28 grams of crack cocaine. The discovery resulted in a federal investigation into the unlawful possession of the weapon and ammunition. The location of the firearm within the vehicle and the criminal histories of both occupants formed important elements of the case.

According to federal court records, DNA belonging to both Wright and Davis was found at various locations on the recovered firearm. The physical evidence connected both defendants to the weapon and supported the federal prosecution. The Justice Department identified the firearm and ammunition possession offenses as the basis for their sentences, without announcing separate drug trafficking convictions arising from the substances recovered during the search.

U.S. Attorney Heekin characterized the sentencing as part of a broader effort to remove unlawfully armed offenders from communities through cooperation between state and federal authorities. He emphasized the role of coordinated law enforcement investigations and federal prosecutions in addressing firearm offenses involving individuals legally prohibited from possessing weapons.

FBI Jacksonville Special Agent in Charge Jason Carley also addressed the outcome, emphasizing the importance of identifying repeat offenders and coordinating investigative resources with local law enforcement. The FBI’s involvement reflects the federal role in investigating firearm possession offenses that fall within its jurisdiction, particularly cases involving individuals with prior felony convictions.

Alachua County Sheriff Chad D. Scott credited the cooperation between his deputies, federal investigators, and prosecutors for bringing the case through the federal judicial process. The investigation originated with the county sheriff’s office and developed into a joint federal prosecution after the firearm and additional evidence were recovered during the traffic stop.

The case was jointly investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christie S. Utt prosecuted the matter for the Northern District of Florida.

The prosecution falls within the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative, which coordinates federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and public safety partners to address violent crime and firearm-related offenses. Operating through U.S. Attorney’s Offices across all 94 federal judicial districts, PSN emphasizes rapid federal responses to violent crime, strategic law enforcement partnerships, and accountability through criminal prosecution. The initiative is also a key component of Operation Take Back America, the Justice Department’s broader public safety enforcement effort.

There is no parole in the federal prison system. Federal inmates may qualify for applicable sentence reductions or credits under federal law, but they are not eligible for traditional parole.

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