Jamie Louis Cook, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Virginia 2023

RICHMOND, Va. – In a harsh reminder of the consequences of violating gun laws, Jamie Louis Cook, 39, was sentenced to three years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

The crime occurred on October 3, 2023, when Henrico County Police (HCPD) responded to a call for service regarding a fight at an apartment complex on Henrico Arms Place. A woman who was not involved in the fight approached the officers and reported that she had just been assaulted by Cook, the father of her child. When an HCPD officer attempted to place Cook into custody for domestic assault, Cook attempted to flee from the officers.

As Cook fled, he reached into his waistband, removed a loaded 9mm handgun, and dropped it on the ground. Cook eventually stopped running and was taken into custody. The officers recovered the firearm that Cook dropped, which had been stolen in November 2021.

Cook has previous felony convictions, including robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. These convictions demonstrate a pattern of behavior that ultimately led to his downfall.

Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, emphasized the importance of enforcing gun laws. ‘Cook’s actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and the safety of his community,’ she said. James VanVliet, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Washington Field Division, added, ‘The ATF will continue to work tirelessly to combat gun violence and hold accountable those who violate our laws.’

U.S. District Judge Roderick C. Young delivered the sentence, citing Cook’s prior convictions and the seriousness of the crime. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Ellen Hubbard and Assistant U.S. Attorney Erik S. Siebert prosecuted the case.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:24-cr-26.

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