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Philadelphia Woman Sentenced On Gun Charge In South Jersey Philadelphia Woman Sentenced On Gun Charge In South Jersey
Philadelphia Woman Sentenced On Gun Charge In South Jersey A 29-year-old woman from Philadelphia was sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for unlawful possession of a handgun, authorities said. Desira Covington will be eligible for parole after one year of the prison sentence, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Covington’s request for a lesser sentence was denied by the sentencing judge. Covington was arrested on July 5, 2022, after a traffic stop on the Atlantic City Expressway. During the stop, Covington was found to be in possession of a handgun without a permit to carry, the prosecutor said. Covingt…

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