INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man was sentenced after pleading guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a convicted felon, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Brandon Williams, 39, was sentenced to 115 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. “Illegally armed, repeat violent criminals are responsible for a disproportionate share of the gun violence suffered in Indianapolis and all of our communities These offenses will not be tolerated,” said Zachary A. Myers, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. According to court documents, on Dec. 2, 2022, Williams was serving a home detention sentence for felony convictions of Dealing in Methamphetamine and Battery Against a Public Safety Official. On Oct. 18, 2023, officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department searched his home to ensure compliance with the rules. Upon searching William’s kitchen, officials found 32 grams of fentanyl, 18 methamphetamine pills, 3 grams of crystal meth, and multiple THC vape cartridges and edibles. Crews also found drug paraphernalia, including scales and bags for packaging narcotics. Additionally, authorities located $8,280 in cash. Parental consequences for juvenile shooting a firearm The bedroom was where officers found a plastic tote with a .40 caliber handgun and a destroyed serial number. Williams was previously convicted of multiple felonies including Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon. As a convicted serious violent felon, Williams is permanently prohibited from legally possessing a gun under federal law. “Every offender returning to our community has a choice. There are many services and supporters dedicated to keeping you safe, alive, and successful, and turning your life around. If instead, you choose to illegally carry a firearm, you risk serving a serious sentence in federal prison with no possibility of parole.” In addition to the sentencing, Williams is required to pay a $1,000 fine.