A Shreveport man convicted of illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon was sentenced Tuesday, June 9, to 10 years in prison.
District Judge Donald E. Hathaway Jr. sentenced Patrick Williams II, 40, to 10 years at hard labor without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence following his conviction on May 15 for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
According to court records, the charge stemmed from a traffic stop conducted by a Shreveport police officer on May 3, 2025. The officer stopped a Hyundai Elantra after observing the driver following another vehicle too closely and failing to use a turn signal.
During the stop, the officer detected the odor of marijuana and alcohol coming from the vehicle. While conducting a search of the car, officers discovered a Ruger 9mm pistol concealed beneath the media player near the center console and within arm’s reach of the driver.
Authorities said Williams admitted after being detained that he had possessed the firearm for approximately 15 years.
Williams had previous convictions for possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance and for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Those convictions prohibited him from legally possessing a firearm.
The case was prosecuted by Chase Burgess and Jason Waltman. Williams was represented by the Caddo Parish Indigent Defender’s Office.
The case was filed under docket number 408452 in Caddo Parish District Court.