Four-Time Convict Sentenced to 108 Months for Possession of a Glock with a Laser Sight While on Supervised Release

WASHINGTON - Jaswan Dayquon Thomas, 28, a four-time convicted felon residing in the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to a total of 108 months in prison for illegally possessing a Glock 19 9mm handgun outfitted with a laser attachment while he was still on supervised release for two prior firearms convictions, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.

Thomas pleaded guilty May 27 before Judge Trevor N. McFadden to unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon. In addition to the 108-month prison term, Judge McFadden ordered Thomas to serve three years of supervised release.

According to court documents, on Sept. 9, 2024, Thomas had two outstanding warrants. Deputy United States Marshals (DUSMs) were canvassing near the 1300 block of Morris Road Southeast. The deputy marshals spotted a black 2005 Mercedes Benz C230 sedan known to be the same year, make, model, and color of the vehicle Thomas had operated during a traffic stop six months earlier.

Thomas exited a nearby building, approached the Mercedes, and got into the driver's seat. The deputy marshals approached. Thomas obeyed their commands to exit the vehicle with his hands up. The DUSMs placed Thomas under arrest and searched him. From Thomas's front right jacket pocket, they recovered a clear plastic baggie with suspected marijuana.

A DUSM looked into the open driver's side door of the Mercedes and immediately saw a Glock 19 9mm handgun outfitted with a laser attachment in the open glove box. The gun, which was loaded with one round in the chamber, was equipped with an extended magazine that contained 38 rounds of ammunition.

Thomas has four prior convictions in the District of Columbia. On March 28, 2015, Thomas pleaded guilty to theft - first degree in D.C. Superior Court, and was sentenced to 12 months in jail, suspended. On Jan. 12, 2018, Thomas pleaded guilty to attempted robbery in Superior Court and was sentenced to 10 months in jail. On Jan. 18, 2018, Mr. Thomas pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm (prior conviction) in Superior Court and was sentenced to 18 months. On Feb. 21, 2020, Thomas pleaded guilty in District Court to unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon and was sentenced to 57 months of imprisonment followed by 36 months of supervised release. Thomas was on supervised release for two of those convictions when he was arrested in the Mercedes in 2024.

This case was investigated by the U.S. Marshals Service. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brendan Horan.

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