Andrew Jones, Armed Career Criminal, Florida 2017

Jacksonville, FL – In a harsh blow to the city’s crime syndicates, Andrew Jones (37, Miami) was slapped with a 15-year prison sentence for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

According to sources, Jones pleaded guilty on January 4, 2017, for the egregious crime. This conviction was the culmination of a multi-year investigation led by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

The charges against Jones stem from his arrest on September 29, 2015, outside a Value Pawn in Jacksonville. During the arrest, officers discovered that the vehicle Jones was riding in had been reported stolen in an armed carjacking. A subsequent search revealed that Jones was in possession of a revolver, despite being prohibited from carrying firearms or ammunition under federal law.

Jones’ extensive rap sheet includes multiple prior felony convictions, including armed robbery, attempted first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a felon, and multiple drug offenses. His lengthy list of transgressions makes him a prime target for law enforcement agencies.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Frank Talbot, who successfully pushed for the maximum sentence. The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

This case marks another victory for the Department of Justice’s ‘Project Safe Neighborhoods’ initiative, a nationwide strategy aimed at reducing gun violence. The program has been instrumental in bringing together federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to combat violent crime in communities.

As part of the ATF’s Frontline Strategy, Acting United States Attorney Muldrow and Daryl McCrary, Special Agent in Charge, ATF, have been working tirelessly to reduce violent crime in the Middle District of Florida. Their efforts have paid off, with Jones’ sentencing serving as a stern warning to would-be offenders.

Jones’ 15-year prison sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in violent crime. As law enforcement agencies continue to crack down on gun violence, the community can rest a little easier knowing that those responsible will face the full weight of the law.