Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm (DOJ)

LITTLE ROCK-Devin Adams, a multi-convicted felon, was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down today by United States District Judge D. P. Marshall, Jr.

A federal grand jury indicted Adams, 32, of Alexander, in a one-count Superseding Indictment for being a felon in possession of a firearm. On October 29, 2025, Adams pleaded guilty to the charge in the Superseding Indictment. Judge Marshall also sentenced Adams to two years' supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.

An investigation revealed that officers with the Little Rock Police Department observed a vehicle driven by Adams speeding and conducted a traffic stop. Officers learned during the traffic stop that Adams was on probation and had a search waiver on file. When asked by officers to exit the vehicle, Adams complied and advised officers he had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket. Upon a search of Adams' person, officers located the two hydrocodone pills, an oxycodone pill, and a loaded Kel Tec, model P11 9mm firearm in his pants.

Adams has at least three prior convictions for a felony drug offense and is therefore classified as an armed career criminal. His criminal history includes one conviction for possession with intent to distribute marijuana and five convictions for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with assistance from the Little Rock Police Department. This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Reese Lancaster.

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