Individuals Involved in Interstate Firearms Smuggling Receive Varied Sentences
Morristown, NJ — Six South Carolina residents have been sentenced for their involvement in a gun trafficking operation that illegally transported firearms into New Jersey. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the culmination of the case on July 23, 2024, with the final sentencing taking place in Newark federal court by U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz.
Kendell McFadden, 31, of Florence, South Carolina, received a 48-month prison sentence for orchestrating the scheme. His role involved coordinating straw purchases of firearms in South Carolina, which were then illegally transported to Paterson, New Jersey, and other locations for resale. Despite being a previously convicted felon and legally barred from possessing firearms, McFadden actively participated in the operations.
His conspirators received varied sentences based on their involvement. Laronmir McFadden, 30, also from Florence and a convicted felon, was sentenced to 49 months in prison after admitting to unlawfully possessing a firearm. Savon Harrison, 27, received a 30-month prison term; Dontavian Jones, 26, was sentenced to 22 months; Michael Gamble, 33, received a 14-month sentence; and Donjanea McClary was sentenced to two years of probation.