Baltimore Armed Career Criminal Exiled to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

BALTIMORE, MD – Barry Terry, 39, of Baltimore, Maryland, is heading to federal prison for 15 years after being convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz handed down the sentence today, followed by a three-year term of supervised release. This isn’t Terry’s first rodeo with the law, and the judge clearly wasn’t impressed.

The case, announced by U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein, along with ATF Special Agent in Charge Daniel L. Board Jr., Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis, and Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, stems from an incident back in the summer of 2015. A Baltimore City Watch camera operator spotted Terry strolling through a city park with what looked suspiciously like a handgun tucked into his waistband.

When Baltimore Police officers moved in to investigate, Terry didn’t stick around to chat. He bolted, ditching something near a clothes donation box in his desperate attempt to escape. Officers quickly apprehended Terry and recovered a loaded pistol exactly where he’d tossed it during the foot chase. The evidence, presented during a two-day trial, painted a clear picture of a man trying to hide illegal hardware.

But here’s the kicker: Terry wasn’t just any Joe Schmoe with a gun. He’s racked up a staggering seven previous felony convictions, automatically disqualifying him from legally owning a firearm or ammunition. This wasn’t a first offense; it was the culmination of a pattern of disregard for the law. The feds weren’t playing around.

U.S. Attorney Rosenstein praised the collaborative effort of the ATF, the Baltimore Police Department, and the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office in bringing Terry to justice. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patricia C. McLane and Zachary B. Stendig were the prosecutors on the case, securing the conviction and lengthy sentence. This case serves as a stark reminder that illegally possessing a firearm with a lengthy criminal record carries serious consequences.

Terry’s 15-year sentence sends a message: Baltimore’s streets won’t be a playground for armed felons. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the ongoing battle against violent crime in the city.

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