TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025 

PONTIAC, Mich. - Jacob Gean, age 28, and Jessie Gean, age 29, of Madison Heights were sentenced to probation Monday in Oakland County Circuit Court for violating Michigan’s Safe Storage gun law, which went into effect in February 2024.

In August 2024, Jessie Gean’s 9-year-old son shot himself in the hand with Jacob Gean’s gun, which was left unattended in a jacket pocket at their home.

“I’m hopeful the Safe Storage Law and cases like this will encourage people to take a few minutes and confirm their guns are stored safely,” said Prosecutor Karen McDonald. “Gun violence is a public health crisis and a leading cause of death among children.  It only takes 10 seconds to install a cable lock or a few minutes to properly secure a firearm. Those few moments could prevent an accidental injury or death.”

The Geans were sentenced to two years of probation in addition to time served for three days in Oakland County Jail. During their probation they must maintain or seek employment, they cannot engage in assaultive behavior or possess any firearms or deadly weapons, and they must follow all conditions imposed by the Family Court.

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