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Burien Felon Jailed for Gun, Drug Crimes
A Burien felon was sentenced to seven years in prison and five years of supervised release for drug and firearm related crimes, announced U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes.
JERMAINE HICKLES, 46, pleaded guilty in May 2018 to being a felon in possession of firearms, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
When King County Sheriff’s Detectives executed a court-authorized search warrant on HICKLES’ Burien apartment and storage locker, they found 17 firearms, most of them stolen, and nearly two pounds of methamphetamine.
‘This defendant was prosecuted because he was a convicted felon who possessed 17 firearms, most of them stolen, all while dealing dangerous drugs,’ said U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes.
The combination of illegal drugs and guns is a ticking time bomb that risks the lives of real people and the safety of our communities.
In summer 2017, a person working with law enforcement purchased heroin from HICKLES on multiple occasions. On September 30, 2017, officers served a search warrant on HICKLES two-bedroom apartment, where they found 16 firearms, over 200 bottles of stolen liquor, nearly $50,000 in cash and approximately two pounds of methamphetamine.
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making neighborhoods safer.
The case was investigated by the King County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from members of ATF’s Violent Crime Task Force. The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Jessica Manca.
Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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