Devon James Wright, a 31-year-old resident of Medford, was sentenced on Apr. 9 to 70 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for illegally possessing firearms.
The sentencing follows two separate incidents in which Wright, a convicted felon, was found with firearms despite being prohibited from doing so. This case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to address gun-related offenses involving individuals with prior convictions.
According to court documents, the first incident occurred on June 23, 2024 when police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and discovered a semi-automatic pistol and full magazine in Wright’s backpack. At that time, he was already on parole for unlawfully possessing a firearm. The second incident took place on October 26, 2024 when Wright was stopped in a stolen vehicle; before exiting the car he placed a loaded handgun inside another occupant’s purse next to an extended magazine. A federal grand jury indicted him on March 6, 2025 for being a felon in possession of firearms. He pleaded guilty to both counts on December 8, 2025.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives led the investigation with support from the Portland Police Bureau and Central Point Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Melissa E. LeRitz and John C. Brassell prosecuted the case.
Scott Bradford has served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon after holding roles such as Chief of the White Collar Unit and Acting Chief of the Counterintelligence and Export Control Section according to the official website. The office is involved in community outreach across Oregon according to its official website, maintains offices in Portland, Eugene and Medford according to its official website, employs about 107 staff members according to its official website, operates under the U.S. Department of Justice as one of ninety-three such offices nationwide according to its official website, and seeks justice by representing civil and criminal matters while fostering trust in the judicial system according to its official website.
Wright’s sentence reflects continued efforts by federal authorities within Oregon’s judicial district to prosecute gun crimes involving repeat offenders.
