Illegal firearm possession lands Oklahoma City man in federal prison after fleeing officers during traffic stop (DOJ)

OKLAHOMA CITY - TREY ALEXANDER WARD, 29, of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to serve 72 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

According to public records, on December 29, 2025, an Oklahoma City Police Department officer observed Ward commit multiple traffic violations while riding a motorcycle near Southwest 61st Street and South May Avenue. When the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Ward abandoned the motorcycle and fled on foot, jumping several residential fences before officers ultimately apprehended him. After his arrest, officers recovered a firearm from Ward's person.

Public records further reflect that Ward has previous felony convictions in Oklahoma County District Court that include:

• possession of a stolen vehicle, concealing stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving without a driver's license in case number CF-2016-8310;
• possession of a controlled dangerous substance, domestic abuse (assault & battery), and possession of drug paraphernalia in case number CF-2017-2033; and
• unlawful possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm while in the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm while on probation, acquiring proceeds from drug activity, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia in case number CF-2020-2783.

On January 20, 2026, a federal grand jury charged Ward with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Ward pleaded guilty on April 7, 2026, and admitted he possessed a firearm despite his previous felony convictions.

At a sentencing hearing on August 7, 2026, U.S. District Judge Patrick R. Wyrick sentenced Ward to serve 72 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. In announcing the sentence, Judge Wyrick noted that Ward's conduct put members of the public and law enforcement at risk and that the sentence was necessary to teach Ward respect for the law.

This case is the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Desiree Veca prosecuted the case.

Reference is made to public filings for additional information.