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☷Oklahoma Man with History of Domestic Abuse Convictions Sentenced to 27 Months in Felon in Possession Case
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ( By Press Release office)
Mar 28,2024
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Kewon Yarbrough , a 38 - year - old from Tulsa , Oklahoma , was recently sentenced to 27 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release by a US District Judge in Vermont . Yarbrough had pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm after being convicted of a crime that could result in over one year of imprisonment . Court records reveal that Yarbrough has a criminal history with 7 prior felony convictions , including a domestic violence offense . The State of Oklahoma also issued protective orders against him on multiple occasions . The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives , the Killington Police Department , and the Vermont State Police . The prosecution was led by Assistant US Attorney Corinne Smith , while Yarbrough was represented by Assistant Federal Public Defender Steven Barth . This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods ( PSN ) , a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities . The Department launched a new strategy for PSN on May 26 , 2021 , focusing on building trust and legitimacy , supporting community - based organizations , setting enforcement priorities , and measuring results . For more details about Project Safe Neighborhoods , visit Justice . gov/PSN .
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