Felon Sentenced to 15 Years for Illegal Firearm
Anthony Detemrius Reese received a federal prison term for a firearm possession offense linked to a local murder.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Crime — General
Anthony Detemrius Reese, 56, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession. The court determined the firearm was used to murder Angela Fuller, whose body was discovered off Two Notch Road.
Why it matters
The sentence addresses the illegal possession of a weapon by a prohibited felon while accounting for the defendant's responsibility in a homicide. This ruling ensures a multi-year federal incarceration for an individual with an extensive prior criminal record.
Anthony Detemrius Reese received a 180-month federal prison sentence followed by a three-year term of court-ordered supervision. The sentencing concludes the firearm possession charge, though Reese remains linked to the death of Angela Fuller.
The players
Anthony Detemrius Reese
He is a 56-year-old convicted felon who received a federal prison sentence for illegal firearm possession.
Angela Fuller
She was the victim in this case whose body was found near Two Notch Road.
Columbia Police
This agency is the municipal law enforcement department that initiated the traffic stop leading to the suspect's arrest.
The details
Reese, a prohibited felon with prior convictions for assault, burglary, shoplifting, and domestic violence, was linked to the crime through ballistic testing. He was apprehended following a high-speed chase that began with a Columbia Police traffic stop and ended in a crash in Lexington.
Timeline
August 29, 2025: Reese departed a Cayce residence with the victim.
August 30, 2025: The victim's body was abandoned in a wooded area.
August 31, 2025: Law enforcement chased Reese after a traffic stop.
September 23, 2026: Reese received his federal prison sentence.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard enforcement patterns established by the federal felon-in-possession statute. The sentencing reflects a growing trend of utilizing federal firearm charges to secure lengthy incarceration for individuals with prior violent criminal records.
Residents in the Columbia area may note the removal of a high-risk offender from the community following his sentencing. The case also highlights the ongoing focus of local law enforcement on addressing violent crime and illegal weapon possession.
The takeaway
This case demonstrates how federal sentencing authorities use firearm possession charges to address the actions of repeat offenders. Public safety is often bolstered when legal systems effectively leverage existing statutes to penalize those with a history of violent behavior.
Further reading
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