Orlando Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Possessing A Firearm

Orlando, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Byron Louder (34, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Louder faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. Sentencing is set for November 6, 2024.

According to court records, on December 25, 2022, officers from the Orlando Police Department observed Louder make several hand-to-hand transactions while possessing a firearm in his waistband. After arresting Louder, he admitted to possessing the firearm and knowing that he was prohibited from doing so. Prior to this incident, Louder was convicted of multiple felonies including delivery of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to sell or deliver, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell or deliver. As a convicted felon he is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Orlando Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie McNeff.

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 our 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 the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.