Amiri Johnson, Illegal Possession of Firearm, Tennessee 2022

Memphis Man Sentenced for Stolen Gun

A Memphis man has been sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison for possession of a stolen firearm. Amiri Johnson, 28, was handed down the 120-month sentence by United States District Judge Mark S. Norris on May 18, 2022.

According to court documents, Amiri Johnson was wanted for aggravated burglary and robbery. On March 12, 2019, detectives with the Multi-Agency Gang Unit and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Apprehension Team executed a search warrant at an address on E. Belle Haven Road. The homeowner gave consent to search the home, allowing detectives to find a Smith & Wesson .40 caliber pistol underneath a mattress in the master bedroom.

Johnson was discovered hiding inside a compartment of cabinets and was immediately placed into custody. The gun recovered was loaded with six live rounds of .40 caliber ammunition and had been reported stolen during a residential burglary. Johnson claimed ownership of the gun, despite being convicted of two counts of aggravated burglary in 2013 and robbery in 2016.

As a result of his felony convictions, Johnson is prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms and ammunition. The case was investigated by Project Safe Neighborhoods, the Memphis Police Department, the Multi-Agency Gang Unit, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Assistant United States Attorney Raney Irwin prosecuted this case on behalf of the United States. The PSN initiative brings together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our communities safer for everyone.

Amiri Johnson, 28, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession of a stolen firearm. He will be followed by three years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.

This case highlights the importance of law enforcement working together to reduce violent crime and keep our communities safe. The sentence handed down to Amiri Johnson serves as a reminder that possessing a stolen firearm is a serious offense that will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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