Bernard L. Cherry, a 30-year-old man from Granite City, Illinois, has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in a firearm offense. On January 10, 2018, Cherry was sentenced to a total of 84 months in federal prison after being convicted of one count of felon in possession of a firearm.
Cherry’s prison sentence is to be followed by three years of supervised release, along with a $375 fine and a $100 special assessment. Additionally, Cherry agreed to forfeit the illegal firearm that he possessed.
According to court proceedings, on December 13, 2016, East St. Louis police officers responded to a 911 call and discovered Cherry, a previously convicted felon, standing by his vehicle in the front yard of an abandoned house. Officers spotted and recovered a loaded pistol on the ground by Cherry’s feet.
At the time of his arrest, Cherry was on supervised release in two separate prior federal cases involving convictions for felon in possession. Petitions to revoke his supervised release were filed in both cases after Cherry’s arrest.
The case was investigated by the East St. Louis Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Christopher Hoell and Derek Wiseman.
This case highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to prevent firearm offenses and ensure public safety.
Cherry’s prison sentence is a reminder that possessing a firearm as a convicted felon is a serious offense with severe consequences.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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