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Zwolle Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Firearm Possession Charge
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. – United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced thatScott William Wood, 31, of Zwolle, La., was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Maurice S. Hicks to 10 years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Woods pleaded guilty on July 29, 2013.
According to evidence presented at the guilty plea, members of the U.S. Marshal’s Service Task Force arrested Woods and three others at a casino hotel in Shreveport on June 20, 2012. During his arrest, agents discovered methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, two handguns, ammunition and body armor in the hotel room. Wood admitted to bringing the guns into the hotel. The defendant has previously been convicted on drug possession and drug distribution charges.
According to evidence presented at the guilty plea, members of the U.S. Marshal’s Service Task Force arrested Woods and three others at a casino hotel in Shreveport on June 20, 2012. During his arrest, agents discovered methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, two handguns, ammunition and body armor in the hotel room. Wood admitted to bringing the guns into the hotel. The defendant has previously been convicted on drug possession and drug distribution charges.
The Louisiana State Police, U.S. Marshal’s Service Task Force, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the ATF conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Seth D. Reeg prosecuted the case.
Updated May 26, 2017
Topics
Drug Trafficking
Firearms Offenses