A man from Warm Springs, Oregon, has received a federal prison sentence for crimes involving assault and illegal firearm possession. Antoine Scott, 28, was handed a term of 28 months followed by three years of supervised release as outlined in a report by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon accessed via their official website.
The incident under scrutiny occurred back in June 2023 when Scott reportedly punched a truck passenger, inflicting serious injuries. After a lapse, where Scott eluded pretrial supervision, he was apprehended in June 2024, during which authorities found firearms and methamphetamine in his possession, the latter hidden peculiarly in his sock, a detail highlighted in the aforementioned report.
Pleading guilty on May 21, 2025, to the charges of assault resulting in serious bodily injury and prohibited possession of a firearm, Scott now faces his sentence. His case was a cooperative effort investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Warm Springs Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Pam Paaso took on the prosecution responsibilities.
It's important to note that Scott's case is associated with Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide initiative designed to lower violent crime and gun violence. The Department of Justice, on May 26, 2021, enhanced PSN with additional strategies, including fostering trust within communities, collaborating with local organizations to prevent violence, and focusing enforcement on strategic priorities. More information about the initiative's efforts and goals can be found at Justice.gov/PSN.
