Gary Man Gets 46 Months for Gun Possession

Daiquan McClinton, 25, was sentenced in federal court after fleeing police in a high-speed chase in Gary.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Law Enforcement

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Daiquan McClinton, 25, of Gary, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. United States District Court Judge Gretchen S. Lund imposed the sentence, which includes one year of supervised release.

Why it matters

The case reflects federal enforcement against prohibited firearm possession by people with prior convictions. McClinton was reportedly on supervised release when the March 28, 2024, incident occurred.

McClinton was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison followed by one year of supervised release after pleading guilty to felon-in-possession. The extraction does not indicate whether any additional charges from the March 28, 2024, pursuit remain pending.

The players

Gretchen S. Lund

Lund is a United States District Court judge who imposed the 46-month sentence on McClinton.

The details

McClinton led officers on a high-speed chase through Gary after fleeing a traffic stop on March 28, 2024. During the pursuit, he reportedly threw a loaded AK-47 style pistol from his vehicle. He was previously convicted of unlawful possession of an unregistered machinegun.

March 28, 2024: McClinton fled a traffic stop and led officers on a high-speed chase through Gary.
October 28, 2026: McClinton was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison.

Legal Context

The sentence applies the federal felon-in-possession prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), which federal prosecutors use against people with prior felony convictions found with firearms. McClinton's prior unregistered machinegun conviction and supervised-release status place this case within that enforcement pattern.

Residents of Gary may see continued federal and local enforcement focused on illegal firearm possession following high-speed pursuits. The extraction does not identify specific patrol changes or safety advisories tied to this case.

The takeaway

Sentences for illegal firearm possession by people with prior convictions can carry substantial federal prison time, and violations during supervised release can compound consequences. Readers following local cases can track outcomes through federal court records.