U.S. Department
of Justice
Press Release
Tampa Man Indicted For Possessing A Firearm And Ammunition As A Convicted Felon
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the return of an indictment charging Michael Devante Curry (30, Tampa) with possessing a firearm or ammunition as a convicted felon. If convicted, Curry faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Curry that the United States intends to forfeit two Glock firearms and assorted ammunition used in the commission of the offense.
According to the indictment, on June 1, 2025, Curry possessed two Glock firearms and assorted rounds of ammunition. At the time, Curry had multiple prior felony convictions including two prior convictions for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. As a convicted felon, Curry is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.
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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Tampa Police Department. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jeff Chang.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
Updated July 14, 2025
Topics
Operation Take Back America
Project Safe Neighborhoods
Firearms Offenses
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