Executive Summary
Laws and Precedent
Ocala, Florida – A Lake County man, Brady Kyle Milton Williams, 29, was sentenced on November 13, 2025, to four years and six months in federal prison for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Senior United States District Judge Gregory A. Presnell handed down the sentence after Williams, a nine-time convicted felon, pleaded guilty to the charges on February 6, 2025.
Details of the Offenses
The sentencing stems from two separate incidents where Williams was found in possession of loaded firearms. On November 3, 2022, during an investigation into a stolen vehicle, Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered a loaded pistol tucked into Williams’s waistband.
Several weeks later, on January 13, 2023, Williams, driving another suspected stolen vehicle, fled from Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempting a traffic stop. After his vehicle was disabled, deputies apprehended him and located a loaded revolver in the driver’s-side door pocket, which a passenger confirmed belonged to him.
At the time of these offenses, Williams had a lengthy criminal record, including previous state convictions for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, grand theft of a motor vehicle, owning and operating a chop shop, and possession of methamphetamine. Federal law strictly prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Investigation and Prosecution
The case was thoroughly investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Sarah Janette Swartzberg prosecuted the case, leading to Williams’s conviction and sentencing.
Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative
This prosecution falls under the umbrella of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice. PSN aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence by fostering collaboration between all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve, focusing on prevention, strategic enforcement, and measurable results.
Sentencing Outcome
Williams’s federal prison sentence underscores the severe penalties for individuals with felony convictions who illegally possess firearms, reinforcing ongoing efforts to enhance public safety across communities.
