Former Princess Anne Commission President Sentenced in Gun Case

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Former Princess Anne Commission President Lionel Frederick was sentenced in court on Wednesday, according to documents obtained by WMDT.

Frederick was convicted by a jury of illegal possession of a shotgun or rifle and ammunition in September after pleading not guilty. As a previously convicted felon, Frederick is not permitted to be in possession of a firearm.

Judge W. Newton Jackson III presided over this case, and sentenced Frederick to 10 years in prison, with all time suspended. While he will not serve anytime behind bars, Frederick will be sentenced to three years of probation. If Frederick violates probation, he will face prison time.

This sentencing comes after a postponement from Oct. 2.