By Tiffany Williams –
Quinten McKoy, also known by the street name “Quack,” a 33-year-old resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut, was sentenced on Monday in the U.S. District Court in New Haven to 40 months of imprisonment for unlawfully possessing firearms. This sentence reflects a serious breach of federal law, particularly given McKoy’s extensive criminal history.
Judge Bolden ordered that McKoy’s federal sentence be served consecutively to a state sentence he is currently serving for unrelated offenses, emphasizing the severity of his criminal actions. Upon completing his federal sentence, McKoy will be subject to a three-year term of supervised release, during which he will be monitored to prevent further illegal activities.
This case arose after a concerning spike in shootings and murders in Bridgeport and Stratford, prompting the FBI’s Bridgeport Safe Streets Task Force to launch an investigation. The Task Force sought to dismantle gang-related activities in the South End of Bridgeport, a neighborhood known for its escalating violence.
On October 7, 2022, investigators executed a court-authorized search warrant at McKoy’s residence on Logan Street. During the search, they discovered a stolen Glock .45 semi-automatic handgun, which is known for its high caliber and firepower. They also seized four gun magazines, including one high-capacity magazine capable of holding 25 rounds of ammunition, a laser attachment enhancing the weapon’s accuracy, and various types of ammunition intended for use with the firearm. In addition to the firearms, investigators found packages of suspected illegal drugs, including crack cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, which further compounded the charges against him. McKoy was arrested at the scene without incident.
McKoy’s criminal history is marked by numerous felony convictions in state court related to firearms and other serious offenses. Under federal law, it is illegal for individuals with felony convictions to possess firearms or ammunition, particularly those that have crossed state lines or been involved in interstate commerce.
Since his arrest, McKoy has been held in detention. On September 12, 2024, he pleaded guilty to the charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, acknowledging his violation of federal statutes and the potential dangers posed by his actions.