Scott County, IN – A Davenport man was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in federal prison after federal authorities said he allegedly possessed a firearm as a convicted felon. The sentencing stems from an incident during a traffic stop in Scott County that investigators say revealed attempts to hide the weapon.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa, the case began when Rodolfo Tellez Gutierrez Jr., 23, allegedly threw a gun out of a vehicle window during a traffic stop. Court documents state that investigators later reviewed Gutierrez’s phone and uncovered messages between him and the suspected purchaser of the recovered firearm.
Federal prosecutors said the evidence presented in court supported the charge of felon in possession of a firearm. Following Wednesday’s sentencing, Gutierrez must also serve a three-year term of supervised release. Authorities noted that federal sentences do not include parole.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney David C. Waterman, who credited the Scott County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation. The case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a federal initiative aimed at reducing gun crimes and improving community safety through coordinated enforcement efforts.
Officials said PSN focuses on community partnerships, targeted crime reduction strategies, and accountability measures designed to reduce violent crime throughout Iowa and nationwide.
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