Convicted Felon Sentenced To Eight Years In Federal Prison For Possessing A Firearm

Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Chadwick Lemaine (26, Ocoee) to eight years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Lemaine to forfeit a Glock 19 9mm semiautomatic pistol, which was involved in his offense. Lemaine entered a guilty plea on July 25, 2024.

According to court records, Lemaine was convicted of felony offenses in Florida in 2018 and 2019 and was therefore prohibited from possessing firearms. On May 26, 2023, the Orlando Police Department conducted a traffic stop of Lemaine. During a search of the vehicle, officers discovered a pistol. Lemaine's DNA was on the firearm.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Orlando Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Adam J. Nate.

This case was 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 of Justice launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on the following 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.