Armed Career Criminal Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison

Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Raimundo Hogan (41, Jacksonville) to 15 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. A federal jury found him guilty on December 15, 2016.

According to testimony presented at trial, on February 26, 2016, Hogan was a passenger in a car that was stopped for a seatbelt violation. A patrol officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and a civilian observer both witnessed Hogan flee from the vehicle with a Glock pistol in his hand. Hogan threw the pistol and officers later recovered the firearm at the scene. After a short pursuit, Hogan was apprehended.

According to court documents and Florida Department of Corrections records, Hogan has prior convictions for escape, armed robbery, aggravated assault, armed carjacking, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. As a result, he is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.

This case was investigated by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Jason Mehta and Frank Talbot.

This is another case prosecuted as part of the Department of Justice’s “Project Safe Neighborhoods” Program (PSN) — a nationwide, crime reduction strategy aimed at decreasing violent crime in communities. It involves a comprehensive approach to public safety — one that includes investigating and prosecuting crimes, along with prevention and reentry efforts. In the Middle District of Florida, Acting U.S. Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow coordinates PSN efforts in cooperation with various federal, state, and local law enforcement officials.