Jeremy S. Johnson, Gun Possession, Illinois 2016

A Clay County, Illinois, man has been sentenced to federal prison on gun related charges. Jeremy S. Johnson, 40, of Flora, IL, was sentenced to 87 months’ imprisonment and three years’ supervised release following his imprisonment.

Johnson had previously pleaded guilty to one count in a federal indictment. Count 1 charged that from December 2014 to January 12, 2015, in Clay County, Johnson, who having previously been convicted by a court of a felony, did knowingly possess, in and affecting interstate and foreign commerce, (1) a New England Firearms .17 caliber rifle; (2) a Glock .40 caliber pistol; and (3) a Hi-Point .40 caliber pistol.

The investigation in this case was conducted by the Flora Police Department, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the Southeastern Illinois Drug Task Force, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, and the Illinois State Police.

Assistant United States Attorney George Norwood handled the case.

Jeremy S. Johnson, 40, of Flora, Illinois, was sentenced on March 15, 2016, for violating federal gun laws. Johnson had previously been convicted of a felony and was found to have multiple firearms in his possession.

The charges against Johnson were serious, with the government alleging that he knowingly possessed three firearms in violation of federal law. The investigation into Johnson’s activities was a collaborative effort between multiple law enforcement agencies in the region.

Johnson’s sentence of 87 months in prison and three years of supervised release is a significant consequence for his actions. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to federal gun laws and the serious consequences that can result from non-compliance.

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