Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/
Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/
Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Kristian Ramos, 44, of Kissimmee, to six years in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court also ordered Ramos to forfeit a Beretta Nano 9mm handgun involved in the offense. Ramos entered a guilty plea on February 27, 2024.
According to court documents, on May 23, 2023, Ramos possessed the Beretta Nano 9mm handgun despite having prior felony convictions for robbery with a deadly weapon, possession of a controlled substance, and robbery. Under federal law, he is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Noah P. Dorman.
This case was part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that brings together all levels of law enforcement and communities to reduce violent crime and gun violence. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on fostering trust in communities, supporting community-based organizations that prevent violence before it occurs, setting focused enforcement priorities, and measuring results.
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