Tocorey Gibbs, a 39-year-old felon from Jacksonville, is sentenced to 32 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm, following multiple prior convictions. His recent arrest arose from a routine stop on January 10, 2024, when officers discovered Gibbs had a loaded pistol despite being only recently released after serving 15 years for aggravated assault and illegal possession of firearms.
This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat gun violence in the community through initiatives like Project Safe Neighborhoods, which aims to reduce violent crime by fostering partnerships between law enforcement and local organizations. With his conviction confirmed in March 2025, Gibbs’s case poses critical questions about the effectiveness of current strategies to prevent repeat offenses among convicted felons.
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