Andre Johnson, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Connecticut 2019

New Haven Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge

An investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, New Haven Police Department and Connecticut Department of Correction led to the arrest of Andre Johnson, also known as ‘Cuzz Crip’ and ‘Cuzzy Blue,’ 30, of New Haven, in connection with a federal firearm charge.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on February 28, 2019, law enforcement conducted a controlled purchase of a handgun and extended magazine from Johnson in exchange for $900. After the transaction, investigators seized a Taurus model PT 24/7 Pro DS 9mm, a loaded extended magazine and a loaded standard magazine that Johnson transferred during the purchase.

Johnson’s criminal history includes state felony convictions for illegal possession of an assault weapon and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.

Johnson has been detained since his arrest on April 11, 2019. Judge Kari A. Dooley scheduled sentencing for October 23, 2019, at which time Johnson faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Peter D. Markle and Jocelyn Courtney Kaoutzanis as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Johnson, a 30-year-old convicted felon, was found guilty of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. This charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, New Haven Police Department and Connecticut Department of Correction worked together to investigate and bring Johnson to justice. The case is a testament to the effectiveness of the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program and its efforts to reduce violent crime in New Haven.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/new-haven-felon-pleads-guilty-federal-firearm-charge