Five-Time Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Firearm Offense

Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Reginald Dugger Jr. (42, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Dugger faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

According to the plea agreement, on February 29, 2024, agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed a federal search warrant at Dugger’s residence. During the search, agents discovered a currency counter, drugs, and two loaded firearms in plain view and accessible to Dugger. At the time of the offense, Dugger had previously been convicted of several felony offenses. As such, he is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.

This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Noah P. Dorman.

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.