Darneko Yates, a 30-year-old from Richmond, was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm after a traffic stop revealed a loaded Glock handgun hidden in his 6-year-old nephew's pants. Yates, already on parole for serious offenses, endangered the child while attempting to evade police. Officers observed suspicious behavior and discovered the gun modified for automatic fire. This incident underscores the importance of community safety efforts, as highlighted by U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey, and is part of a broader program aimed at reducing gun violence. Yates' sentencing is scheduled for April 28.
The actions of Darneko Yates in trying to hide a loaded gun in his 6-year-old nephew's pants were reckless, posing an incredible danger to the child.
Thanks to the careful work of the officers on the scene, this did not turn into a tragedy, highlighting their role in ensuring community safety.
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