Pensacola Felon Indicted on Federal Firearm & Machinegun Charges

Pensacola, Florida - Trenton Demarquis Jenkins, 21, of Pensacola, Florida, has been indicted in federal court on one count of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon, one count of possessing a machinegun, and one count of possessing an unregistered firearm. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the charges.

Jenkins appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Hope T. Cannon for arraignment at the United States Courthouse in Pensacola, Florida. Trial is scheduled for November 16, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. before District Court Judge T. Kent Wetherell, II.

If convicted, Jenkins faces up to 15 years in prison, 3 years supervised release, and $250,000 fine for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon; up to 10 years in prison, 3 years supervised release, and $250,000 fine for possessing a machinegun; and up to 10 years in prison, 3 years supervised release, and $10,000 fine for possessing an unregistered firearm.

The case is being investigated by the Escambia County Sheriff's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Brooke D. Lindsay.

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