Gainesville gang member sentenced for possession of gun with removed serial number, federal prosecutors say

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Federal authorities say a Gainesville man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing a firearm with a removed serial number.

Prosecutors say Devon Oliver, 18, of Gainesville, had the gun at a Gainesville apartment complex when he attempted to run from law enforcement. The pistol had an extended magazine loaded with 22 rounds of ammunition.

Oliver is a documented member of a local gang, according to prosecutors.

“A weapon with its serial number removed and loaded with an extended magazine is a direct threat to every resident and every officer who encounters it,” said Chief Moya, Gainesville Police Department. “We will have zero tolerance for violent offenders who arm themselves unlawfully, and we will continue working relentlessly to take these guns off our streets.”

Oliver was sentenced by John P. Heekin after pleading guilty. After serving two years in prison, Oliver will be on supervised release for an additional three years, during which he will be on home detention for six months.

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