Federal Jury Finds Felon Guilty Of Possessing Firearms, Ammunition, And Silencers

Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Dana Hunter Calley (54, Cocoa) guilty of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon and possessing unregistered silencers. Calley faces a maximum penalty of 35 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2024.

According to the evidence presented at trial, on September 20, 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant on Calley’s residence and seized four guns, three silencers, and thousands of rounds of ammunition. On April 5, 2024, law enforcement executed a second search warrant on Calley’s residence and seized six silencers at various stages of production. At the time of the offenses, Calley had multiple prior felony convictions, including aggravated battery, and possessing contraband in a prison facility. As a convicted felon, Calley is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Diane Hu and Special Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Del Mastro.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.