Neon L. Frazier, a 50-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The verdict was reached after a two-day jury trial overseen by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady. Acting United States Attorney Tina L. Nommay announced the conviction.
The sentencing hearing for Frazier will be scheduled separately. The final sentence will be determined by the District Court Judge, who will consider federal statutes and the United States Sentencing Guidelines.
The investigation into this case was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives along with the Fort Wayne Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Stacey R. Speith and Dawn Ransom prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative that collaborates with various levels of law enforcement and communities to reduce violent crime and gun violence, aiming to enhance neighborhood safety. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a strategy to reduce violent crime under PSN based on principles such as fostering community trust and legitimacy, supporting organizations that prevent violence, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes.