A Dallas resident, Trevis Williams, age 46, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition while attempting to board a plane at Louis Armstrong International Airport. The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.
According to court documents, on March 16, 2025, a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent discovered what appeared to be a firearm and nine rounds of ammunition in Williams’s carry-on bag during security screening. The TSA agent notified the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). An FBI Special Agent determined that Williams was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition due to a previous felony conviction in the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana.
The firearm found was identified as a Glock Model 30, .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol with nine rounds of ammunition. This conduct constitutes a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). Williams faces up to fifteen years in prison, a fine up to $250,000, up to three years supervised release after imprisonment, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee. Sentencing is scheduled for December 16, 2025 before U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance.
This prosecution falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative designed to reduce violent crime and gun violence by coordinating efforts among law enforcement agencies and community organizations. The Department launched an updated violent crime reduction strategy for PSN on May 26, 2021.
“Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson praised the work of the Transportation Security Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in investigating this matter,” according to the press release. “Assistant United States Attorney Jon Maestri of the General Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.”
