Bowie Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession
A federal judge sentenced a Maryland man to 33 months in prison for possessing a loaded handgun in Washington.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Crime — General
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Tyzell Myrick, 30, received a 33-month federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to illegal firearm possession. The sentence follows his August 2025 arrest near a Washington gas station where police recovered a loaded weapon from him.
Why it matters
The sentencing addresses the illegal possession of firearms by repeat offenders, reinforcing federal restrictions on individuals previously convicted of violent crimes. Myrick was under supervised release for a 2017 armed robbery when he was found with the weapon.
US District Judge Rudolph Contreras issued the 33-month sentence, which will be followed by three years of supervised release. The defendant, who pleaded guilty in June 2026, was arrested while in possession of a Glock 22 loaded with 21 rounds.
The players
Tyzell Myrick
He is a 30-year-old resident of Bowie who was arrested for illegal firearm possession.
Rudolph Contreras
He is the US District Judge who presided over the sentencing of the defendant.
The details
Officers stopped Myrick near a gas station on Florida Avenue NW after observing the outline of a firearm under his clothing as he attempted to walk away. The arrest occurred while Myrick was on supervised release stemming from a 2017 armed robbery conviction.
Timeline
In 2017, Myrick was convicted for an armed robbery at a Maryland GameStop.
Police arrested Myrick with a loaded firearm on August 17, 2025.
Myrick pleaded guilty to the firearm charges in June 2026.
The court sentenced Myrick to 33 months in prison on September 30, 2026.
Legal Context
This sentencing reflects the strict enforcement of federal firearm statutes for repeat offenders in the District of Columbia. Similar cases involving prior violent convictions often result in significant custodial time under federal oversight.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by local and federal authorities to reduce the presence of illegal weapons on city streets. Residents and business owners in the Florida Avenue NW area remain impacted by sustained police patrols aimed at curbing illicit firearm activity.
The takeaway
Repeat offenders face heightened scrutiny and harsher federal penalties when found in possession of illegal firearms. Avoiding such circumstances requires strict adherence to the conditions of supervised release to prevent re-incarceration.
Further reading
For additional context on local law enforcement efforts, visit the Crime — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New City Daily Voice.
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