Grimy Times has learned that a local man has been sentenced to 144 months in prison for his involvement in a firearm trafficking ring. Jarez Wilson, also known as ‘Turk,’ was sentenced by United States District Judge Joseph Bataillon on July 11, 2014.
Wilson, a resident of Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested in October 2013 as part of a HIDTA-sponsored law enforcement initiative targeting gang violence in the city. The joint investigation between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Omaha Police Department found that Wilson sold three firearms and over a quarter pound of marijuana to two different felons who were working with law enforcement as cooperating witnesses.
The ATF and Omaha Police Department investigated Wilson for his involvement in the firearm trafficking ring. Wilson pled guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and using a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.
The charges against Wilson stem from his involvement in the sale of firearms and marijuana to individuals who were cooperating with law enforcement. Wilson’s actions put the community at risk and led to the disruption of a local firearm trafficking ring.
As a result of his actions, Wilson will serve 144 months in prison. This significant sentence reflects the severity of Wilson’s crimes and the impact they had on the community.
The case is a reminder that law enforcement agencies will continue to work together to disrupt and dismantle firearm trafficking rings and hold individuals accountable for their actions.
In total, Wilson’s sentence is a testament to the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to keep our communities safe and hold individuals accountable for their crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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