Princess Anne Town Commissioner Lionel Frederick is convicted of felony illegal gun possession, having a previous crime of violence conviction that bars him from firearm ownership. The conviction stems from an incident where he was found with a shotgun last October, leading to charges that were formally filed in April 2025.
During the trial, Frederick argued he was unaware that his past conviction prohibited him from owning a gun, but the prosecution maintained that ignorance of the law does not absolve one of responsibility. A probation order from 2019 explicitly stated he needed court approval to possess firearms, raising questions about his claims regarding the gun’s purchase and previous possession. Frederick’s sentencing is set for October 2, 2025.
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