An Orlando man with sevon felony convictions was indicted for possession of a firearm and ammunition. Below is an official statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Darryl James London (46, Orlando) with possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. If convicted, London faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. The indictment also notifies London that the United States intends to forfeit the seized firearm, ammunition, and any assets which are alleged to be traceable to the proceeds of the offense.
According to the indictment, between 2001 and 2022, London was convicted of seven felony offenses. Despite knowing this fact, London possessed a Charter Arms revolver and ammunition on November 14, 2023. As a convicted felon, London is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.
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An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, with valuable assistance from the Orlando Police Department. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Richard Varadan.
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.
