Press Release
Davenport Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Firearm Charge
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Iowa
DAVENPORT, Iowa — On Monday, April 19, 2021, United States District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose sentenced Detavion Marques Levi, age 24, of Davenport, to 52 months in prison for Felon in Possession of Firearm announced Acting United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal. Levi was ordered to serve three years of supervised release to follow his prison term as well as pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.
The investigation of Levi began in June 2020 when law enforcement officials executed a search warrant on a hotel room related to a stolen vehicle. Upon search of the room, officers located Levi, a previously convicted felon, another individual, marijuana, keys to the stolen car, and a loaded firearm. Levi initially denied possessing the firearm, but then claimed he briefly handled the gun before police arrived. Levi’s fingerprint was subsequently found on the loaded magazine of the firearm. Officers located additional evidence that Levi had been dealing marijuana and been in possession of other firearms. Levi was under federal supervision for a prior gun conviction at the time of this offense.
This matter was investigated by the Bettendorf Police Department, the Davenport Police Department, and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations. This case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Contact
Rachel J. Scherle
515-473-9300
USAIAS-PAO@usdoj.gov
Updated April 20, 2021
Topic
Firearms Offenses
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