Convicted felon from Washington DC receives 6-year sentence for illegally possessing a Glock firearm.
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Lamaas Lowery-Bey, a 28-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 70 months (approximately 6 years) in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlawfully possessing a stolen handgun while being a previously convicted felon.
The case, which was prosecuted by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, involved a .40 caliber Glock pistol with an extended magazine and a switch that could potentially convert it to fire like a machine gun. The firearm was recovered from Lowery-Bey's home during a search warrant in October 2023, following observations of him with the weapon in September 2023.
At the time of the incident, Lowery-Bey was on supervision. He was in custody since his arrest in November 2024, and prior to this conviction, he had a prior assault conviction and previous convictions for attempted assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm, and felony contempt related to a 2019 domestic violence incident.
The gun was hidden behind a canvas painting above a bathroom toilet in Lowery-Bey's home. During the incident, he was observed pulling a black semi-automatic pistol from his pants. On October 4, 2023, the .40 caliber Glock semi-automatic pistol with an extended clip was recovered from Lowery-Bey's home.
It is important to note that this incident is not related to the case involving over 50 juveniles trashing a DC convenience store, injuring an employee, and stealing items.
Lowery-Bey pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon on April 18, 2025. He was sentenced in August 2025. The sentence includes three years of supervised release after serving the prison term.
[1] "Lamaas Lowery-Bey Sentenced to 70 Months for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm," U.S. Department of Justice, 1 September 2025, https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/lamaas-lowery-bey-sentenced-70-months-unlawful-possession-firearm
[2] "D.C. Man Sentenced for Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Firearm," Fox 5 DC, 1 September 2025, https://www.fox5dc.com/news/dc-man-sentenced-for-unlawful-possession-of-a-stolen-firearm
[3] "Lamaas Lowery-Bey Sentenced in DC for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm," WJLA, 1 September 2025, https://www.wjla.com/news/local/lamaas-lowery-bey-sentenced-in-dc-for-unlawful-possession-of-a-firearm
[4] "DC Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Firearm," WUSA 9, 18 April 2025, https://www.wusa9.com/news/local/dc-man-pleads-guilty-to-unlawful-possession-of-a-firearm
[5] "Lamaas Lowery-Bey: A Timeline of Criminal Activity," Washington Post, 1 September 2025, https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/lamaas-lowery-bey-a-timeline-of-criminal-activity/
- War-and-conflicts and politics may not seem directly related to the case of Lamaas Lowery-Bey, but his criminal history, which includes assault, attempted assault with a dangerous weapon, firearm possession, and felony contempt, are significant elements that general news outlets are reporting, potentially influencing public opinion and policy discussions.
- In addition to this specific crime-and-justice case, there were also reports of juveniles trashing a DC convenience store, injuring an employee, and stealing items, which is a separate issue highlighting ongoing concerns about crime in the city's neighborhoods.
