RACELAND, LA – Jamyren Richard, 23, of Raceland, Louisiana, is headed to federal prison for nearly six and a half years after pleading guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The sentence, handed down on February 29th, reflects a pattern of disregard for the law and a clear danger to public safety, according to federal prosecutors.
The case began on March 26, 2021, when the Harahan Police Department pulled over the vehicle Richard was riding in. A search revealed two loaded firearms, which Richard immediately admitted to owning. Despite being a convicted felon – a status that legally bars him from possessing guns – Richard claimed ownership. This wasn’t an isolated incident.
Just three months later, on June 15, 2021, Richard led authorities on a foot chase after fleeing a vehicle pursued by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses observed him carrying a semiautomatic rifle as he ran, eventually hiding the weapon under the mattress of a nearby residence. He later confessed to owning three firearms at the time, knowing full well his felony conviction prohibited him from doing so.
U.S. District Judge Duane A. Evans sentenced Richard to 77 months in prison on each of the two counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, with the sentences to run concurrently. Following his release, Richard will face three years of supervised release and must pay a $200 mandatory special assessment fee. The court clearly signaled that illegal gun possession will not be tolerated.
The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Harahan Police Department, and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lynn E. Schiffman of the Narcotics Unit handled the prosecution, demonstrating a focused approach to dismantling firearms-related crime in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Federal officials emphasized that this case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a violent crime reduction strategy designed to foster trust between law enforcement and communities, support local violence prevention organizations, and prioritize strategic enforcement. The Department of Justice launched a strengthened PSN initiative in May 2021, with the goal of making neighborhoods safer across the country. The outcome in Richard’s case serves as a stark warning to others contemplating similar criminal activity.
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