CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A federal jury has sentenced 27-year-old Trevon Hopkins of Charlotte to ten years in prison and two years of supervised release for illegal gun possession.
In October of 2021, a federal jury convicted Hopkins of possession of a firearm by a felon.
On June 23rd of 2018, investigators say Hopkins was observed driving in a car that had been reported stolen.
When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, Hopkins refused to comply and sped away.
Police say Hopkins proceeded to drive recklessly, including into oncoming traffic and on the sidewalk, before eventually losing control of his car and crashing.
Officers then arrested Hopkins at the scene.
As trial evidence was being gathered, police say they found two firearms in the stolen vehicle.
Hopkins is prohibited from possessing firearms due to multiple prior felony convictions, according to a news release.
At the time of the incident, police say Hopkins was on post-release supervision with North Carolina.
Hopkins is currently in federal custody, according to a news release.
