Five-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced To More Than 6 Years In Federal Prison For Firearms Offense

Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Reginald Dugger, Jr. (42, Orlando) to six years and six months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Dugger to forfeit a Rock Island Armory revolver, a Palmetto State Armory rifle, and associated ammunition, all of which were seized from his residence on February 29, 2024. Dugger entered a guilty plea on May 21, 2024.

According to court documents, on February 29, 2024, agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed a federal search warrant at Dugger's home. During the search, agents located a currency counter, drugs, and two loaded firearms within plain view and accessible to Dugger. At the time, Dugger had several prior felony convictions. As such, he is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.

This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Noah P. Dorman.

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.