Springdale Man Received Maximum Possible Sentence In Federal Prison For Being A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm

Fayetteville, Arkansas - Duane (DAK) Kees, United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, announced that Jackson Abed Rodriguez-Robles, age 36, of Springdale, Arkansas, was sentenced today to 120 months imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release and ordered to pay $2500 in fines and special assessments for one count of being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm.  The Honorable Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Fayetteville.

According to court records, in 2001, Rodriguez-Robles was convicted of a felony in the United States territory of Puerto Rico.  In February 2019, officers responded to a crime in progress at Rodriguez-Robles’ apartment in Springdale.  Upon entry into the apartment, Rodriguez-Robles fled out of the back of the apartment but was apprehended by officers.  Inside the apartment, officers located a firearm.  Rodriguez-Robles later admitted ownership of the firearm. 

Rodriguez-Robles was indicted by a federal grand jury in March 2019.  He entered a guilty plea in June 2019.

This case was investigated by the Springdale Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Fire, Tobacco, and Explosives (ATF).  Assistant United States Attorney Brandon Carter prosecuted the case for the United States.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.