United States of America v. Lemich Riddle

Denver, Colorado criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Being A Felon In Possession of a Firearm

Colorado Springs Man Sentenced To 13 Years For Being A Felon In Possession of a Firearm

Lemich Riddle, 27, Colorado Springs, was indicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm.



On November 1, 2022, officers in Colorado Springs located Riddle, who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Colorado Springs Police Department SWAT team officers took him into custody as he was driving back to his apartment. In his car, officers found six firearms. Riddle has a prior felony conviction that prohibits him from possessing firearms.



"We will always prosecute dangerous felons who possess weapons,” said United States Attorney Matt Kirsch. "This sentence reflects the seriousness of this defendant's continued violation of the law.



"CSPD strives for excellence in every investigation, and those around the illegal possession of firearms are no different,” said Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez. "This case highlights how the quality work of our investigators can be amplified by our partnership with federal authorities, resulting in significant sentencing that holds individuals accountable in meaningful ways that also make our community safer.”



United States District Court Judge Regina M. Rodriguez presided over the sentencing. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and the Colorado Springs Police Department handled the investigation. The Violent Crime and Immigration Section of the United States Attorney's Office handled the prosecution.



This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.