Judge Sentences Cedar Rapids Man to Prison

A federal court handed down a 111-month prison sentence to 30-year-old Dondre Minor for illegal firearm possession.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Law Enforcement

Judge Sentences Cedar Rapids Man to Prison

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A federal judge sentenced Dondre Minor to 111 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Minor pleaded guilty in May to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Why it matters

The sentence addresses Minor's criminal record, which included a prior conviction for the same firearm offense. He was on federal supervised release when he was arrested in January following a high-speed chase.

Minor received 111 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release. This follows a separate 40-day jail sentence served in the Linn County jail for eluding police.

The players

Dondre Minor

He is a 30-year-old individual who was sentenced to federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Cedar Rapids Police Department

This local law enforcement agency conducted the pursuit of the suspect that led to his arrest on the Coe College campus.

The details

Minor led Cedar Rapids police on a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash within a backyard on the Coe College campus. Following the arrest, he pleaded guilty to federal charges in May.

January 2026: Minor led police on a chase and was arrested.
May 2026: Minor pleaded guilty to federal and state charges.
October 20, 2026: Minor received his federal prison sentence.

Legal Context

This case follows the standard enforcement protocols set by federal felon-in-possession sentencing guidelines. It highlights the increased penalties for defendants who violate the terms of federal supervised release.

The resolution of this case concludes an incident that originated with a dangerous vehicle pursuit through the Coe College campus. Residents are no longer at risk from the suspect involved in the January 2026 chase.

The takeaway

The court's decision underscores the serious legal repercussions for felons found in possession of firearms. This case emphasizes the risks associated with violating federal supervised release conditions while under active monitoring.