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A New Orleans man has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for his role in a firearm conspiracy case. Elton Johnson, 28, was found guilty of conspiring to make false statements in connection with a firearm purchase.
According to court documents, Johnson conspired with his then-girlfriend, Glenda Wright, to purchase a Ruger 9mm firearm at a gun show in Kenner, Louisiana, on January 28, 2008. Johnson supplied Wright with money in advance to buy the gun, but Wright lied on the ATF Form, stating she was the true owner when in fact, Johnson was the true owner.
Wright gave Johnson the Ruger firearm after the purchase, which he kept until it was taken from him by the New Orleans Police Department in an arrest the following month. Johnson was arrested and charged with conspiracy to make false statements in connection with a firearm purchase.
Johnson’s sentencing comes after his guilty plea and is a result of an investigation conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Edward J. Rivera prosecuted the case.
Johnson was sentenced to 21 months in prison and was placed on 3 years of supervised release and ordered to pay a special assessment of $100. Wright, who also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to make false statements in the purchase of a firearm, was sentenced to 5 years of probation in March 2013.
The firearm conspiracy case highlights the importance of gun show regulations and the need for individuals to comply with the law when purchasing firearms. The case is a reminder that making false statements in connection with a firearm purchase is a serious offense with severe consequences.
Johnson’s sentencing sends a clear message to those involved in firearm conspiracies: the consequences are real and severe. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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