Huntington Felon Sentenced to Four Years and Three Months in Federal Prison for Gun Crime
In a shocking turn of events, Jermaine D. Cathey, a 36-year-old felon from Huntington, West Virginia, was sentenced to four years and three months in federal prison for being in possession of a firearm in January 2017. This harsh sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers, who took into account Cathey’s previous multiple felony convictions, including a 2013 conviction in Cabell County Circuit Court for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
According to authorities, on January 2, 2017, officers from the Huntington Police Department observed Cathey walking and screaming in the middle of Veteran’s Memorial Boulevard in Huntington. When officers approached Cathey, they saw that he had a pistol in his right hand. This brazen display of firepower led to Cathey’s arrest and subsequent prosecution.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Huntington Police Department conducted the investigation, with Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie S. Taylor responsible for the prosecution. Cathey’s history of felony convictions, including the 2013 conviction, made him a prohibited person under federal law from possessing any firearm.
Cathey’s sentence is part of a nationwide effort to reduce gun crime in the United States through Project Safe Neighborhoods, a commitment to network with existing local programs targeting gun crime. This case is a prime example of the devastating consequences that come with breaking the law and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the dedication of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to keeping our communities safe from gun violence. Jermaine D. Cathey will now face the consequences of his actions, serving four years and three months in federal prison for his crimes.
As we continue to work towards reducing gun crime in our nation, it is essential that we hold individuals accountable for their actions. This sentence serves as a reminder that breaking the law will not be tolerated and that the consequences can be severe.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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