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Fort Myers, Florida – Chester Lewis Risco, III, 20, of North Fort Myers, has been sentenced to 3 years and 10 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon, following his guilty plea on September 20, 2023.

Key Points

• On April 27, 2023, Risco was apprehended after fleeing from a deputy on his bicycle for committing several traffic violations.
• At the time of his apprehension, Risco was in possession of a loaded Taurus pistol in a holster in his waistband.
• Risco had previous felony convictions, making it illegal for him to possess firearms or ammunition under federal law. Additionally, he was under court-ordered supervision when he was found with the loaded pistol.
• The court also ordered Risco to forfeit the firearm and ammunition which facilitated the offense.