A Henrico man, Dwayne Leman Swinson, also known as Weezy, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon. According to court documents, on January 11, 2024, Swinson was found driving with nearly 14 grams of fentanyl and three firearms. One firearm was loaded with 78 rounds of ammunition and another had a 30-round magazine. When law enforcement approached him, Swinson tried to distance himself from the vehicle, but DNA evidence linked him to the drugs and two of the firearms.
Swinson has eight previous felony convictions, including offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms. As a result of his criminal record, he is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
“Dwayne Swinson’s possession of multiple firearms and deadly fentanyl posed a serious and unacceptable threat to public safety,” said Lindsey Halligan, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “Our office is committed to holding dangerous offenders accountable and protecting our communities from narcotics trafficking and firearm violence.”
Ian Kaufmann, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Richmond Field Office added: “Every day, FBI agents and law enforcement officers around the nation see the detrimental effects gun violence and drugs have on the welfare of our communities and families. With our partners, the FBI stands committed to investigating and holding accountable those who seek to undermine the safety and security of our citizens.”
The investigation was conducted by the FBI in partnership with the Richmond Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Olivia L. Norman along with Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine E. Groover from the Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Office.
This prosecution falls under Operation Take Back America—a national initiative that coordinates Department of Justice resources through Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) in an effort to reduce violent crime.
Further information about this case can be found on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia or by searching Case No. 3:25-cr-53 on PACER or at the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
