Savannah Man Gets 79 Months for Gun Possession
Orlando Marcus Williams, a convicted felon, was sentenced in federal court after being found with a Glock pistol in October 2025.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Law Enforcement
A federal court sentenced Orlando Marcus Williams, 35, of Savannah, to 79 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. In a related case, Antonio Juan Milian, 35, of Hinesville, was sentenced to 58 months for possessing a machinegun.
Why it matters
Under federal law, previously convicted felons are prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, and the sentences reflect federal enforcement of that prohibition. The cases were prosecuted in federal court, where there is no parole.
Williams and Milian have each pleaded guilty and been sentenced to federal prison terms of 79 and 58 months, respectively, followed by three years of supervised release. Both defendants are 35 years old, and no further proceedings in either case were reported.
The players
U.S. Attorney's Office
The U.S. Attorney's Office is the federal prosecuting body that announced the sentences in both cases.
Savannah Police Department
The Savannah Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency that confirmed Williams's criminal history and felony status.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
The ATF is the federal agency that participated in the investigation leading to Milian's prosecution.
The details
In October 2025, Williams was found sleeping in front of a hotel on West Fairmont Ave. in Savannah with a Glock Model 17 9 mm pistol, and Savannah Police confirmed his prior felony record. Milian was investigated through a coordinated effort involving U.S. Army CID, the Liberty County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit, and ATF, and in July 2023 he sold a machinegun conversion device to an undercover deputy.
Timeline
June 2023: Coordinated investigation develops intelligence on Milian's firearm sales.
July 2023: Milian sells a machinegun conversion device to an undercover Liberty County deputy.
October 2025: Williams is found with a firearm in front of a Savannah hotel.
November 9, 2026: Sentences are announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Legal Context
Federal felon-in-possession prosecutions under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) carry no parole, so these sentences of 79 and 58 months will be served in full before supervised release begins. The cases show the federal government pursuing firearm offenses in Savannah and Liberty County as part of coordinated enforcement efforts across multiple federal districts.
Residents of Savannah and Liberty County can expect continued federal enforcement against illegal firearm possession, including prosecutions arising from local police and undercover operations. Businesses near areas where arrests occur, such as the West Fairmont Ave. hotel, may see increased law enforcement presence.
The takeaway
Federal sentences for firearm offenses by convicted felons are served without parole, so the full prison term applies before any supervised release. Residents concerned about firearm safety in their neighborhoods can report suspicious activity to local police.
Further reading
For related coverage, see Law Enforcement reporting on Savannah.
