Jeremias Robertson, Unlawfully Possessing a Loaded Firearm, New Mexico 2018

Albuquerque Felon Sentenced to Seven Years for Unlawfully Possessing a Loaded Firearm

Jeremias Robertson, 26, of Albuquerque, N.M., was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

According to a federal court ruling, Robertson was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition due to his prior felony convictions for aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm and fleeing a police officer.

The sentence, 84 months in federal prison, will be followed by three years of supervised release. Robertson was arrested on August 18, 2017, after he brandished a loaded firearm at an Albuquerque Police officer.

When the officer arrived at the scene, he observed Robertson holding a firearm. When the officer ordered Robertson to drop the firearm, he pointed it at the officer. After Robertson continued to disregard the officer's commands and brandished the firearm at the officer, the officer shot Robertson. The firearm, loaded with eight rounds of ammunition, was recovered by the Albuquerque Police Department.

The case was investigated by the Albuquerque office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Albuquerque Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Howard Thomas as part of a federal anti-violence initiative targeting violent, repeat offenders for federal prosecution.

The U.S. Attorney's Office and federal law enforcement agencies work with New Mexico's District Attorneys and state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies to target violent or repeat offenders primarily based on their prior criminal convictions for federal prosecution. The goal of this initiative is to make communities in New Mexico safer places for people to live and work.

Jeremias Robertson, exact criminal charges: Being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. City and state: Albuquerque, New Mexico. Exact date: August 18, 2017. Sentence or outcome: 84 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/albuquerque-felon-sentenced-seven-years-unlawfully-possessing-loaded-firearm