Jarrel Jakeem Joseph, Federal Firearms Violation, Texas 2021

A Port Arthur man has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today.

Jarrel Jakeem Joseph, 25, pleaded guilty to receipt of a firearm while under indictment today before U.S. District Judge Michael J. Truncale.

"We take violent crime seriously in Southeast Texas, and violent individuals who possess firearms will be held accountable," said Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. "Today’s guilty plea represents another step forward in making Port Arthur a safer community."

According to court documents, on March 31, 2021, Joseph and several other individuals were observed fighting by law enforcement in the 1600 block of Vicksburg Avenue in Port Arthur. Joseph left the fight on foot and was observed discarding an object, which was found by law enforcement and determined to be a stolen semiautomatic pistol.

Further investigation revealed that on Oct. 8, 2020, Joseph was placed on probation for seven years after a deferred adjudication of guilt for felony possession of a controlled substance in Jefferson County, Texas. Joseph is prohibited from possessing or receiving firearms as part of the deferred adjudication.

Joseph was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 13, 2021. He faces up to five years in federal prison. The maximum statutory sentence prescribed by Congress is provided here for information purposes, as the sentencing will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.

This case is being prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, the centerpiece of the violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.

This case is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Port Arthur Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Quinn.

Mandatory Facts: Defendant/Respondent – Jarrel Jakeem Joseph, Criminal Charges – Receipt of a firearm while under indictment, City and State – Port Arthur, Texas, Exact Date – March 31, 2021, Sentence – Up to 5 years in federal prison.

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