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Erie Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Discharging Firearm During Robbery
WILLIAMSPORT – In a shocking turn of events, 56-year-old Jimmy Carter of Erie, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. On March 5, 2021, U.S. District Court Judge Matthew W. Brann handed down the sentence, which comes with a three-year term of supervised release.
According to Acting U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, Carter, along with two others, robbed a Unimart convenience store in Ferguson Township, Pennsylvania, in January 2017. During the course of this robbery, Carter fired a handgun at the proprietor of the store, who miraculously escaped injury.
The case was investigated by the Ferguson Township Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Geoffrey W. MacArthur prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that aims to reduce violent crime and make neighborhoods safer for everyone. Launched in 2017, PSN brings together law enforcement agencies at all levels to develop effective strategies to combat crime.
Carter’s sentencing marks a significant victory for law enforcement in the region. The 18-year prison sentence serves as a stark reminder that discharging a firearm during a crime of violence will not be tolerated. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Here are the key facts from the case:
- Defendant: Jimmy Carter
- Criminal Charges: Discharging a firearm during a crime of violence
- City and State: Erie, Pennsylvania
- Date: March 5, 2021
- Sentence: 18 years in prison followed by a three-year term of supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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