Arthur Julius Cherry, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Virginia 2023
A Norfolk man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Arthur Julius Cherry, 38, was handed down the sentence on no specific date mentioned, but was arrested on no specific date mentioned for the crime.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, on Jan. 21, 2023, Cherry attempted to kill another individual after pursuing him from a Norfolk convenience store. Cherry pursued the target in his vehicle and fired at the target’s vehicle when it stopped. The target avoided being shot by ducking, but his brother was shot in the back. Cherry left multiple casings at the scene, which were matched to a firearm recovered from Cherry two weeks later.
At the time of the incident, Cherry previously was convicted of several other crimes, including malicious wounding for shooting a man after a verbal altercation, possession with intent to distribute heroin, assault, and possession or use of a weapon. As a previously convicted felon, Cherry cannot legally possess firearms or ammunition.
“This case exemplifies the importance of keeping firearms out of the hands of convicted criminals,” said Lindsey Halligan, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “Arthur Cherry has a history of violence and a disregard for the law. Such lawless behavior represents a significant danger, and my office is resolved that such behavior will be met with serious consequences.”
“This 13-year sentence reflects the seriousness of illegally possessing a firearm and attempting to take a life—especially by someone who had already demonstrated a history of violent behavior,” said Anthony A. Spotswood, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Washington Field Division. “Through coordinated efforts of our law-enforcement partners and the use of technology, a dangerous individual has been held accountable and removed from our community. This outcome truly reinforces our shared commitment to maintaining public safety and preventing acts of violence.”
Norfolk, VA, resident Arthur Julius Cherry was sentenced to 13 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The exact date of sentencing is not mentioned, but the incident occurred on Jan. 21, 2023. Cherry had a prior conviction history that included malicious wounding, possession with intent to distribute heroin, assault, and possession or use of a weapon.
Cherry was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph E. DePadilla and former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Graham Stolle. A copy of the press release can be found on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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