Frederick Lamont Mayo Jr. Sentenced to Prison
A 37-year-old man received a 163-month prison term for illegal firearm possession.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Crime — General
Frederick Lamont Mayo Jr. was sentenced to 163 months in federal prison for illegal firearm possession. The sentence follows a guilty plea entered by the 37-year-old defendant earlier this year.
Why it matters
The sentencing addresses the illegal possession of multiple firearms by a convicted felon. Mayo will also serve three years of post-release supervision following his term in prison.
The court sentenced Frederick Lamont Mayo Jr. to 163 months in prison following his June 1, 2026, guilty plea. He remains under a mandatory three-year term of post-release supervision.
The players
Frederick Lamont Mayo Jr.
He is a 37-year-old convicted felon who pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession.
Durham County Sheriff's Office
This local law enforcement agency worked with federal authorities to recover weapons from a vehicle.
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the primary federal law enforcement agency that assisted in the recovery of the firearms.
The details
Deputies from the Durham County Sheriff's Office and the FBI recovered a Taurus .40 caliber pistol and a Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol from a vehicle controlled by Mayo on September 9, 2025. Mayo admitted to owning the recovered weapons and illegally possessed three additional firearms on two separate occasions.
Timeline
April 4, 2019: Mayo was convicted of felony drug possession.
2024: Mayo illegally possessed one firearm.
September 9, 2025: Deputies recovered two firearms from a vehicle driven by Mayo.
June 1, 2026: Mayo pleaded guilty to the firearms possession charge.
October 12, 2026: The court sentenced Mayo to 163 months in prison.
Legal Context
This case underscores the federal mandate prohibiting convicted felons from possessing firearms. Such prosecutions often serve as a deterrent within the regional justice system to reduce recidivism among high-risk offenders.
The removal of these firearms from circulation aims to enhance public safety by limiting the presence of illicit weapons in the community. Local residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity involving illegal firearms to law enforcement.
The takeaway
Repeat offenders who violate federal firearm statutes face increasingly severe penalties under current sentencing guidelines. Compliance with legal prohibitions is essential for individuals previously convicted of felony offenses.
Further reading
Find more information on local judicial proceedings in the Greensboro Crime — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly.
