Kansas City woman pleads guilty to federal firearms violation (DOJ)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., woman has pleaded guilty to a firearms violation.

Courtney L. Jones, 48, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm before U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough.

On July 5, 2025, Kansas City, Missouri Police officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Agnes Avenue on a report of a disturbance involving a firearm. Upon arrival, an officer observed Jones moving around the driveway near her car. The officer approached Jones's car and looked inside, observing in plain view a Romarm, Model Mini Draco, 7.62 x 39 mm pistol on the passenger seat. Jones, a convicted felon, was arrested.

Under federal statutes, Jones is subject to a sentence of up to 15 years in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rudolph R. Rhodes IV. It was investigated by Kansas City, Mo. Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

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