Felon Who Fled Police with a Stolen Sig Sauer Pistol Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison

WASHINGTON -- Kelon Von Dukes, 22, a previously convicted felon residing in the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 30 months in prison in connection with his unlawful possession of a loaded Sig Sauer 9mm pistol, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.

"Dukes had already been convicted twice for carrying a pistol without a license. During this latest encounter with police, he was carrying a stolen gun, led the police on a chase, and ran into oncoming traffic to avoid them," said U.S. Attorney Pirro. "Repeat offenders like Dukes have really got to ask themselves if it's all worth the serious federal consequences they face."

Dukes pleaded guilty on May 29, 2025, before Judge Reggie B. Walton to unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon. In addition to the 30-month prison term, Judge Walton ordered Dukes to serve three years of supervised release. Federal prosecutors had requested a 46-month prison term.

According to court papers, on March 1, 2025, about 5:25 p.m., members of the Metropolitan Police Department's Seventh District Special Missions Unit were on patrol in the 4700 block of South Capitol Street SE when they spotted Dukes smoking what appeared to be marijuana cigarette near a gas station. On noticing the officers, Dukes tossed his cigarette and a black bag and fled on foot toward the Maryland border.

Officers pursued Dukes on foot. During the chase, Dukes ran into the street through oncoming traffic, forcing vehicles to swerve to avoid him. Officers eventually detained Dukes on the 400 block of Southern Avenue SE and recovered a loaded Sig Sauer P365 9mm pistol from his jacket pocket. The firearm had one round chambered and eight additional rounds in the magazine. The pistol was later determined to have been stolen.

Officers also recovered the black bag Dukes had discarded, which contained marijuana, a digital scale, and cash.

Dukes was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to his two 2023 felony convictions for carrying a pistol without a license.

The investigation was conducted by the Metropolitan Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Washington Field Office. The matter was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Ibanez.

This case was prosecuted under the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful initiative. Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful is a law enforcement initiative in support of President Trump's Executive Order to crack down on gun violence, prioritize federal firearms violations, pursue tougher penalties, and seek detention for federal firearms violators.

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