Violent repeat offender from Columbus sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Columbus man with a violent criminal record, whose supervised release was revoked for previously assaulting a federal officer, was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison on top of his current 60-month term after a federal jury convicted him of multiple drug and gun offenses.

“This defendant and others like him who continue to violate the law and endanger others will be held accountable in the Middle District of Georgia, where there is no parole,” said U.S. Attorney William R. “Will” Keyes. “We will continue to work with law enforcement to ensure that repeat offenders face justice.”

“This defendant callously picked up right where he left off from prior convictions,” said Supervisory Senior Resident Agent Thomas Clark. “The FBI will continue to investigate anyone who repeatedly violates the law by illegally arming themselves and committing crimes that continue to harm the community.”…

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