Elton Johnson, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Louisiana 2019

New Orleans Man Guilty of Felon in Possession of a Firearm

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - In a shocking turn of events, Elton Johnson, 34, of New Orleans, has been found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1). This egregious crime is a stark reminder of the dangers of felons possessing firearms.

The guilty plea was made on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, and the court has set sentencing for November 26, 2019. Johnson faces a maximum term of imprisonment of ten (10) years, a maximum $250,000 fine, three (3) years supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a $100 special assessment fee.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is the centerpiece of the government's violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.

This matter was handled by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Louisiana State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Duane A. Evans is prosecuting the matter.

The guilty plea is a significant blow to Johnson, who now faces serious consequences for his actions. As the investigation continues, it is clear that the government is committed to making our communities safer.

Elton Johnson is currently awaiting sentencing and will face the consequences of his actions. This case is a stark reminder of the importance of upholding the law and holding individuals accountable for their crimes.

Mandatory Facts:

1. Defendant's real name: Elton Johnson

2. Exact charges: Being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1)

3. City and state: New Orleans, Louisiana

4. Exact date: August 27, 2019 (guilty plea) and November 26, 2019 (sentencing)

5. Sentence: Johnson faces a maximum term of imprisonment of ten (10) years, a maximum $250,000 fine, three (3) years supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a $100 special assessment fee

6. Dollar amounts: $250,000 and $100

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/new-orleans-man-pleads-guilty-illegal-possession-firearm