Direll Lamar Jackson, Gun Trafficking, Virginia 2015

Norfolk, VA - Direll Lamar Jackson, 30, of Suffolk, Virginia, has been handed the maximum sentence of 240 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release for possessing and concealing stolen firearms and being a felon in possession of firearms.

According to the investigation, Jackson was part of a conspiracy that broke into homes and cars in the Hampton Roads and Northeastern North Carolina area, stealing property, including firearms. The conspirators would then sell the stolen guns, with Jackson being the one responsible for reaching out to potential buyers, negotiating prices, and arranging the sales.

In a statement of facts filed with the plea agreement, it was revealed that Jackson's co-conspirators included Lamonte Rashawn Willis and Travis Travel Scott, who will both be sentenced on May 14, 2015. Both co-defendants face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison when sentenced.

The investigation revealed that Jackson and his co-conspirators possessed at least forty-six firearms, thirty-nine of which have been confirmed to be stolen from numerous break-ins in Hampton Roads and Northeastern North Carolina. The losses to the victims from the larcenies and burglaries in this case exceed $70,000.

Jackson has been ordered to make full restitution as part of his sentence. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Hudson is prosecuting the case on behalf of the United States. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the City of Suffolk Police, Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office, Surry County Sheriff's Office, and Gates County Sheriff's Office.

The case highlights the need for stricter gun laws and increased penalties for those involved in gun trafficking. As the situation continues to unfold, Grimy Times will provide updates on the case.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/organizer-gun-sales-given-maximum-sentence-trafficking-stolen-firearms