A Silver Spring man has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. Jesus Manuel, 44, received a 58-month prison term followed by three years of supervised release after being found with a loaded handgun in violation of federal law. The sentencing was issued by U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis on March 7, 2025, following an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Riverdale Park Police Department.
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The case stemmed from an October 28, 2023, incident in Riverdale Park, Maryland, when an officer working secondary employment as a security guard at a restaurant was alerted to Manuel’s presence. Employees reported that Manuel had attempted to enter the establishment while carrying a fanny pack suspected of containing a firearm. Later that night, two patrons accused Manuel of brandishing a weapon and making threats in the parking lot, prompting law enforcement intervention.
Officers located Manuel outside the restaurant and observed him attempting to flee. A brief foot chase ensued, during which Manuel discarded the fanny pack. Officers detained him and recovered the bag, which contained a loaded Glock model 21 .45 caliber pistol with eight rounds of ammunition. As a convicted felon, Manuel was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.
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This prosecution falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods, a federal initiative aimed at reducing violent crime through partnerships between law enforcement agencies and community organizations. The program emphasizes building trust within communities, preventing violence through strategic interventions, and prioritizing enforcement efforts to combat illegal firearm possession.
U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes commended the ATF and Riverdale Park Police for their investigative work and thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brooke Oki and Dawn Williams for prosecuting the case.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland.
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