An Oklahoma City man, who previously served time for a drug-related felony, has again been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted for illegally possessing firearms. Robert Keshian Norwood, 72, was sentenced to six years behind bars for holding ten firearms and ammunition despite having a felony record, which prohibits him from owning firearms, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
On February 1, 2024, Norwood was visited by officers from the United States Probation Office at his apartment. During this encounter,, which was part of his supervised release conditions from a prior federal conviction for intent to distribute methamphetamine, officers discovered the weapons cache. Subsequently, on April 2nd a federal Grand Jury charged Norwood with being a felon in possession of firearms, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
In a plea agreement, Norwood admitted to the possession of the weapons on July 1, 2024. U.S. District Judge Joe Heaton, who presided over the case, pointed out Norwood's extensive criminal background before handing down the sentence on Friday. Norwood is set to follow up his prison term with three years of supervised release, as reported by the authorities, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Public records outline a long string of legal trouble for Norwood, including multiple felony convictions in both federal and state courts. His rap sheet stretches back decades, featuring crimes related to controlled substances, robbery, burglary and firearm, and vehicle theft. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary E. Walters led the prosecution for a case that was brought to light through the efforts of the United States Probation Office, as per the U.S. Attorney's Office.
