Jeremy L. Harris, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Illinois 2014

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Felon Sentenced to Prison for Gun Crime

A Cahokia man, Jeremy L. Harris, 25, of Cahokia, Illinois, has been sentenced to prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Harris was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, a $300 fine, and a $100 special assessment.

The charges stem from a federal search warrant obtained for Harris’s cellular telephone, which revealed an image of Harris holding a rifle while carrying two pistols in his waistband. The image was taken in an East St. Louis residence between April 2014 and June 9, 2014.

On June 9, 2014, the rifle was seized by law enforcement during the execution of a federal search warrant at the East St. Louis residence. Harris pleaded guilty to the charge on May 15, 2015.

Harris has been in custody since his arrest on December 24, 2014. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and handled by Assistant United States Attorney Kit Morrissey.

According to court documents, Harris’s possession of the firearm is a violation of federal law. The Southern District of Illinois, led by United States Attorney Stephen R. Wigginton, is committed to holding individuals accountable for their actions.

The sentence was handed down as a result of Harris’s guilty plea. His prison term is scheduled to begin immediately, with his supervised release to follow after his release from prison.

Assistant United States Attorney Kit Morrissey handled the case, which was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The case reflects the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat gun crimes in the region.

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