Convicted Felon Sentenced For Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday today sentenced Aaron Diggs (25, Tampa) to 30 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court also ordered Diggs to forfeit a semi-automatic firearm, which is traceable to the offense. Diggs entered a guilty plea on March 20, 2024.

According to court documents, during a traffic stop, Diggs was found to be in possession of a semi-automatic firearm which was located under the front driver’s seat. At the time, Diggs had a prior felony conviction in Florida. As such, he is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Tampa Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Maria Guzman.

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.