Fort Myers man sentenced for possession of firearm as former convict

Writer: Rachel Murphy
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JAMES, ALPHONSO LATAUREAN CREDIT Lee County Sheriff’s Office

A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to seven years and eight months for being in possession of a firearm as a former convicted felon.

The sentencing was announced Tuesday. Alphonso Lataurean James, 29, pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.

The Fort Myers Police Department searched a vehicle James was driving, and officers found a handgun and more than a half-ounce of Fentanyl.

As a previously convicted felon, James is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.

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