Oakland Felon Sentenced to 37 Months for Firearm Possession
Lamar Webster received his prison sentence for a firearm charge following a 2025 arrest in Oakland.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Criminal Justice
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Lamar Webster, a 35-year-old previously convicted of manslaughter, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The sentencing follows an April 2025 arrest in Oakland that occurred after an argument over a parking space.
Why it matters
The sentencing concludes a legal process involving allegations that the defendant intimidated a witness while incarcerated. The court has backdated the start of his prison term to April 2025.
Lamar Webster is currently serving his federal prison term in Victorville. His sentence was officially finalized in October 2026.
The players
Lamar Webster
The 35-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Eddiebo Rodriguez
The individual killed by Webster during a 2013 incident that resulted in a prior manslaughter conviction.
The details
Prosecutors alleged that during the April 2025 incident, Webster stomped on a woman's windshield and threatened her with a firearm. While the defense claims a witness attempted to extort $5,000 from Webster's mother, he ultimately pleaded guilty to the weapons charge.
Timeline
In 2013, Lamar Webster was involved in the manslaughter of Eddiebo Rodriguez.
Webster was released from a prior 10-year prison sentence in 2021.
The defendant was arrested in Oakland in April 2025.
A federal court sentenced Webster to 37 months in prison in October 2026.
Legal Context
The case follows the federal felon-in-possession of a firearm statute, which dictates strict sentencing guidelines for individuals with prior violent convictions who are caught with weapons. It reflects the ongoing enforcement efforts in Oakland to address repeat offenders involved in firearm-related incidents.
This case highlights the active prosecution of firearm possession charges in the local community to mitigate repeat violent crime. Residents may note the closure of this specific investigation as the judicial system proceeds with sentencing for local repeat offenders.
The takeaway
Repeat offenders face significant legal consequences when they are caught in possession of firearms following prior violent felony convictions. Understanding the sentencing mandates for such crimes helps clarify how local prosecutors address public safety concerns.
Further reading
For more information on legal developments in the area, visit Criminal Justice.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Jose Mercury News.
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