A Memphis man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and methamphetamine.
Jeffery Cervero, 27, was sentenced on May 15, 2024, to 144 months incarceration with the Bureau of Prisons, followed by 4 years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
According to information presented in court, on October 27, 2022, Memphis Police Department observed a black Dodge Charger driven by Cervero in the parking lot of the Boulevard Apartments in the Hickory Hill community. The Dodge Charger was stolen, and it was bearing tags registered to a second vehicle previously stolen from the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.
Cervero sped away after officers pulled in front of the Dodge Charger, but he was quickly disabled after he struck an MPD vehicle and a large rock. Cervero ran away from the vehicle but was caught after a brief foot pursuit.
In Cervero’s pants, officers located a Glock 9mm pistol equipped with a Glock switch. In the vehicle, officers recovered a backpack with 46 grams of actual methamphetamine, digital scales, and assorted pills. MPD also located $14,432 in cash, approximately 4.3 kg of vacuum sealed marijuana, a Glock 9mm, a Glock .45, a 5.56 caliber rifle, 5 iPhones, and Cervero’s ID in the stolen vehicle. One of the passengers was also apprehended attempting to run from the disabled vehicle.
Cervero pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of actual methamphetamine, and possession of a Glock 9mm in furtherance of drug trafficking. United States District Court Judge Thomas L. Parker sentenced Cervero to 144 months incarceration.
Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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