Chadwick Lemaine, age 26 from Orlando, has entered a guilty plea for possessing a firearm despite his status as a convicted felon, with sentencing scheduled for October 31, Lemaine could face up to 15 years behind bars. This admission in court follows a traffic stop on May 26, 2023, where an Orlando Police Department officer found both narcotics and a firearm in Lemaine's vehicle, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida.

A prior conviction on felony charges in 2018 and 2019 forbade Lemaine from firearm possession, yet DNA analysis tied him to the weapon found, confirming his guilty plea in this case. The U.S. Department of Justice reported these details, showcasing the collaborative efforts between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Orlando Police Department leading up to the charge.

Lemaine's case is not isolated but is part of the national initiative Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), aiming to foster safer communities through a partnership of law enforcement agencies and community entities, with a focus on curtailing violent crime and gun violence.