Brad Johnson, 27, of Meridian, Lauderdale County, was meted out a decade-long sentence by U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate for his illegal possession of firearms while a convicted felon.
Judge Wingate sentenced Johnson to 120 months in federal prison, with an additional three years of supervised release, and ordered him to pay a $1500 fine for violating the law. The sentence was announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Harold Brittain on May 30, 2017.
The court’s decision followed Johnson’s guilty plea on March 1, 2017, for carrying two firearms in Meridian on October 7, 2015. At the time of the offense, Johnson was a known felon, which made his possession of firearms all the more egregious under federal law.
Investigation into the case was a joint effort by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Meridian Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin handled the prosecution of this serious offense.
This sentence sends a clear message that possession of firearms by felons will not be tolerated in Mississippi. Johnson’s actions put him behind bars for a decade, serving as a stark reminder of the consequences faced by those who continue to break the law despite their past convictions.
Community leaders and law enforcement officials have praised the ATF and the Meridian Police Department for their swift action in bringing Johnson to justice. The sentence handed down reflects the severity of firearms violations and the commitment to public safety in Lauderdale County.
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- State: Mississippi
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
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