Jarquez Sigears, Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Tennessee 2022

Memphis, TN – In a disturbing display of disregard for the law, convicted felon Jarquez Sigears, 35, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for being in possession of a firearm.

According to court documents, in April 2019, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) received information that Sigears was illegally buying and selling guns in Memphis. Sigears, who has a prior felony conviction for aggravated assault, is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.

Between May and June 2019, agents with the ATF purchased multiple guns from Sigears, including three Smith & Wesson .40 caliber pistols, a Ceska Zbrojobka (CZ) 9mm pistol, a Kel-Tel .22 caliber pistol, a Taurus 9mm caliber pistol, and a GMMG 9mm semi-automatic rifle. Some of the guns had been reported stolen and all were loaded with ammunition.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by individuals who choose to disregard the law and put themselves and others at risk. The sentence handed down by United States District Judge Mark S. Norris is a just one, and we hope it will serve as a deterrent to others who would engage in similar behavior.

The investigation was conducted by the ATF, and we commend their efforts in bringing this case to a successful conclusion.

United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz praised Assistant United States Attorney Raney Irwin for her work on the case, saying, ‘We appreciate the hard work and dedication of AUSA Irwin in securing a just sentence for this defendant.’

For more information, please contact Public Information Officer Cherri Green at (901) 544-4231 or cherri.green@usdoj.gov.

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