Source: Office of United States Attorneys
Fort Myers, Florida – U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell today sentenced Stephon Jamal Dale (38, Fort Myers) to two years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Dale entered a guilty plea on June 11, 2024.
According to court documents, on July 5, 2022, Dale sold a loaded Taurus revolver for $400. As a convicted felon, Dale is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition under federal law.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Mark Morgan.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make out neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.