Barry Jumpp, Illegal Firearm Possession, Massachusetts 2021

Worcester Man Charged for Possessing Firearm and Ammunition

BOSTON – A Worcester man has been charged with illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. Barry Jumpp, 29, was indicted on one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

According to authorities, on January 7, 2021, law enforcement arrested Jumpp in Worcester on an unrelated warrant. During the arrest, Jumpp was found in possession of a 9 mm firearm and 14 rounds of ammunition. Jumpp is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition due to a prior felony conviction.

The felon in possession charge provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Sentences imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Lucy Sun of Lelling’s Worcester Branch Office is prosecuting the case. This case is 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 our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Barry Jumpp, 29, is a resident of Worcester and has been charged with the following crime: Being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The investigation was conducted by the Worcester Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives.

The details contained in the indictment are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Barry Jumpp is currently facing a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. The case is ongoing and will be prosecuted in federal court in Worcester. Residents are encouraged to contact the authorities with any information regarding this case or other crimes in the area.

In related news, Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) continues to work towards reducing violent crime and making neighborhoods safer for everyone. The program brings together law enforcement and the community to develop effective strategies to reduce crime and improve public safety.

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