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Binnie Y. Bryant Jr., a 36-year-old career criminal from Evansville, Indiana, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possessing firearms and heroin. On January 23, 2024, uniformed detectives approached Bryant as he walked near an intersection, and he immediately fled on foot, violently resisting arrest. During the struggle, Bryant reached toward his waistband, grabbed the handle of a Glock pistol, and attempted to draw it, threatening the detectives.
According to court documents, Bryant has an extensive history of felony convictions, including two counts of armed robbery, four counts of criminal recklessness, and trafficking a controlled substance. He is prohibited under federal law from possessing any firearm due to his convictions.
A search of Bryant’s pockets revealed 20.8 grams of heroin, 96.5 grams of THC, and two digital scales. In recorded jail calls, Bryant admitted to a woman that he fled because he knew he was illegally carrying a firearm and stated that he ‘tried to pull my s**t out and get to dumpin on thy ass on god,’ which is a common street term meaning to shoot at someone.
Bryant pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession with intent to distribute heroin, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. He will serve 20 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Indiana
- Location: IN
- Source: DOJ Press Release
