COLUMBIA, SC – Brian Zomelle Walker, 27, known on the streets as “Boss G,” is headed to federal prison after a five-year sentence was handed down for possessing a firearm while peddling marijuana. The sentence, delivered by United States District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie, also includes three years of supervised release following incarceration.
Walker, of Columbia, South Carolina, pled guilty to the charge of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A). The case stemmed from a May 2, 2016 raid on Walker’s Columbia residence, where law enforcement uncovered a marijuana operation and a loaded 9mm handgun.
The investigation, spearheaded by the Midlands Gang Task Force (MGTF) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), revealed Walker was actively selling marijuana from his home. The search warrant wasn’t a surprise visit; investigators had been building a case against Walker, linking him to the distribution of narcotics.
Assistant United States Attorney William E. Day II, of the Columbia office, led the prosecution, presenting the evidence gathered during the raid and subsequent investigation. The prosecution successfully argued that Walker’s possession of the handgun wasn’t for self-defense, but directly tied to his illegal drug activity – a key component of the 924(c) charge.
This case wasn’t an isolated incident. It was prosecuted under the umbrella of Project CeaseFire, a collaborative initiative between federal, state, and local agencies designed to aggressively target and prosecute individuals involved in firearm-related crimes. The program aims to disrupt the cycle of gun violence by focusing on those who illegally possess and use weapons.
Walker’s five-year sentence sends a clear message: in South Carolina, dealing drugs and illegally possessing firearms carries significant consequences. While the streets of Columbia remain a battleground, law enforcement is doubling down on efforts to remove dangerous individuals like “Boss G” from the equation. Contact Bill Day at (803) 929-3000 for further information.
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Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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