Jeremy Martin, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Louisiana 2020

A Monroe man has been sentenced to federal prison for violating a crucial law that prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms. Jeremy Martin, 51, was sentenced to 107 months and 15 days in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a crime he committed in Monroe, Louisiana.

The investigation began on April 10, 2019, when deputies from the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office searched a home in Downsville, Louisiana, where Martin lived. During the search, they found a rifle in a case next to Martin’s bed. The discovery led authorities to discover Martin’s history of previous felony convictions in California for attempted murder in 1998 and possession of narcotic controlled substance for sale in 2007. In addition, Martin was convicted in Louisiana of possession of controlled substance and attempted illegal carrying of weapons while in possession of a controlled substance in 2019.

Martin knew that as a convicted felon, he was prohibited from possessing any type of firearm. He pleaded guilty in federal court to the instant offense of illegal possession of a firearm on October 15, 2020. The Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert F. Moody prosecuted the case.

The ATF and Union Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that brings together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Project Safe Neighborhoods is a program that targets violent criminals and directs all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime. To learn more about Project Safe Neighborhoods, visit www.justice.gov/psn.

The investigation and prosecution of this case are a testament to the commitment of law enforcement agencies to keeping our communities safe. The sentence imposed on Jeremy Martin serves as a warning to those who would violate the law and threaten the safety of our communities.

Jeremy Martin, a 51-year-old man from Monroe, Louisiana, was sentenced to 107 months and 15 days in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He will also serve 3 years of supervised release after his prison term.

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