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Gregory Bournes Jr., Illicit Firearms Trafficking, Washington DC 2023
A disturbing tale of love turned to greed has led to prison sentences for two former lovers in Washington, D.C.
Gregory Bournes Jr., 31, of Lancaster, Va., and Dream Jackson, 30, of Riverdale, Ga., were sentenced to prison for their roles in a massive firearms trafficking operation.
Between February 2021 and February 2022, Bournes and Jackson conspired to purchase over 80 pistols from licensed dealers in Georgia and Texas, with the intention of reselling them in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area for profit.
As part of their guilty pleas, Bournes and Jackson admitted that they knew or had reason to believe that their actions would result in prohibited persons receiving firearms.
Bournes was sentenced to 30 months in prison, while Jackson received a 27-month sentence. Both defendants will serve three years of supervised release following their prison terms.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with assistance from the ATF’s Washington Field Office. The prosecution was led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul V. Courtney, with valuable assistance from Assistant U.S. Attorneys Thomas G. Strong and Christine A. Pattison.
Law enforcement officials have recovered 34 firearms linked to the trafficking operation, with several of those firearms having been used in furtherance of criminal activity. This includes an armed carjacking in the District of Columbia and an attempted murder in Prince George’s County.
Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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