PHILADELPHIA – In a shocking turn of events, Jamir Foushee, a/k/a “Jamir Young,” 31, of Philadelphia, PA, has been convicted of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession with intent to distribute “crack” cocaine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
The evidence presented at trial proved that, in April 2019, Foushee was riding as a passenger in his own car when it was stopped for a traffic violation by Philadelphia Police officers. After observing the defendant reach under his seat, officers discovered a handgun under that seat. The defendant then stated to officers that the other guns and drugs in the car were his.
Police detained Foushee and the driver of the vehicle, searched the car, and found crack cocaine packaged for sale, as well as two additional firearms. At the time of the incident, the defendant was a convicted felon and was not allowed by law to possess a firearm.
“Less than three months ago, I vowed that our Office would continue doing everything possible to reduce gun violence in Philadelphia through our ‘All Hands On Deck’ initiative,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams. “And in just the last three weeks, we have delivered on that promise by securing guilty verdicts from three federal juries against defendants who illegally possessed firearms after sustaining felony convictions. Now, our efforts are multiplying; just this week the Justice Department announced a nationwide initiative to target illegal firearms and support community violence intervention programs in cities experiencing a spike in gun violence like Philadelphia.”
“Drugs and firearms are a very dangerous combination, especially while in the hands of a felon,” said Matthew Varisco, Special Agent in charge of ATF’s Philadelphia Field Division. “We will continue our great partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to make the community safer by removing criminals like this from our streets.”
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, and the Philadelphia Police Department, and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David E. Troyer, and Department of Justice Trial Attorney Randall Warden.
The conviction is a major blow to Foushee, who faces significant prison time for his crimes. The outcome of this case serves as a reminder of the importance of community policing and the need for law enforcement to work together to prevent crime.
The public is advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. By working together, we can make our communities safer and prevent crimes like this from happening in the future.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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