Jomekia Archer, Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon, Florida 2026

⏱ 2 min read

Jomekia Archer, a 46-year-old Gainesville woman, has been indicted for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The charge stems from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Gainesville Police Department. Archer appeared in federal court for her arraignment and is set to face a jury trial on June 17, 2026. If convicted, she faces up to 15 years in prison.

The case against Archer is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating violent crime and transnational criminal organizations. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is handling the prosecution, with Assistant United States Attorney Tyler Fleming leading the case.

Archer’s indictment is a significant development in the ongoing effort to reduce violent crime in Gainesville and surrounding areas. The ATF and Gainesville Police Department have been working together to identify and prosecute individuals who pose a threat to public safety.

The trial, scheduled to take place before Chief District Court Judge Allen C. Winsor, will determine Archer’s guilt or innocence. If convicted, she will face a significant prison sentence, highlighting the seriousness with which federal authorities are treating firearms offenses.

MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS

Weapons

Joseph White, Unlawful Firearm Possession, Pennsylvania 2014

Jun 4, 2015

Weapons

Tyrone Franklin, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Indiana 2013

Apr 30, 2015

Weapons

Marc T. Woodley, Firearm Possession with Controlled Substances, New York 2015

Dec 5, 2016

Weapons

Jeffery Maurice Willis, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Georgia 2023

Apr 9, 2026