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Elmwood Man Indicted for Felon in Possession of Firearms, Ammunition
JAEQUAN BAILEY, 26, of Elmwood, Louisiana, is in hot water after being charged with being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. The indictment, announced by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson, outlines a three-count charge against BAILEY.
According to the indictment, BAILEY possessed firearms and ammunition on April 19, 2022, September 26, 2024, and November 26, 2024. This, however, comes as no surprise, given his prior felony conviction that prohibits him from possessing firearms.
The indictment charges BAILEY with three counts of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). If convicted, BAILEY faces up to 15 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to 3 years of supervised release for each of Counts 1, 2, and 3. Additionally, BAILEY is required to pay a $100 mandatory special assessment fee for each count.
Acting United States Attorney Simpson emphasized that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Bailey’s case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating violent crime and protecting communities from perpetrators.
The case was investigated by the New Orleans Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant United States Attorney Troy L. Bell will be handling the prosecution, representing the Violent Crimes Unit. This case marks a major blow to the operation, as crime continues to plague the nation.
Operation Take Back America is a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
As the nation grapples with the effects of violent crime, it is clear that efforts like Operation Take Back America are crucial in combatting the scourge of crime and maintaining law and order.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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