Four-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison For Possessing A Firearm

Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Kristian Ramos (44, Kissimmee) to six years in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court also ordered Ramos to forfeit a Beretta Nano 9mm handgun, which was involved in the offense. Ramos entered a guilty plea on February 27, 2024.

According to court documents, on May 23, 2023, Ramos possessed a Beretta Nano 9mm handgun. At the time of the offense, Ramos had prior felony convictions for robbery with a deadly weapon, possession of a controlled substance, and robbery.  As such, he 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 Orange County Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Noah P. Dorman.

This case was 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.