Multi-Time Convicted Felon Indicted For Possessing A Firearm And Ammunition

Fort Myers, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Mickey Colangelo, Jr. (44, Fort Myers) with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. If convicted, Colangelo faces a penalty of 15 years, up to life, in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Colangelo that the United States intends to forfeit a firearm and ammunition which are alleged to be traceable to proceeds of the offense.

According to a criminal complaint filed on October 31, 2024, Colangelo was encountered by a Lee County Sheriff's Office deputy in North Fort Myers on October 30, 2024, with a loaded pistol in his backpack. According to the indictment, Colangelo has been convicted of nine felony offenses, including six convictions for robbery related charges. As a result of his lengthy criminal record, which includes at least three previous convictions for violent felonies, Colangelo qualifies for enhanced sentencing under the Armed Career Criminal Act.

An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

This case was investigated by the Lee County Sheriff's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Mark Morgan.

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