Justin J. Harper, Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Illinois 2013

Justin J. Harper Sentenced for Unlawful Possession of Firearm

A Venice man has been sentenced to 100 months in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon. Justin J. Harper, 24, was sentenced on September 30, 2013 in federal district court. The sentence also includes three years of supervised release, a $100 special assessment, and a $400 fine.

According to court proceedings, on October 5, 2011, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant of a rear bedroom at a home in Venice, Illinois. Upon entering the residence, officers observed Harper exiting the bedroom. A search of the bedroom recovered a 9mm semi-automatic pistol from underneath the bed.

The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel T. Kapsak. This case is a result of an ongoing effort to keep communities safe from firearms and those who would misuse them.

Harper's sentence serves as a reminder that those who have been previously convicted of a felony will be held accountable for possessing firearms. The Southern District of Illinois is committed to keeping our communities safe and will continue to work tirelessly to prosecute those who break the law.

Harper's case is a prime example of the importance of law enforcement working together to keep communities safe. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives played a crucial role in this investigation, and we appreciate their dedication to keeping our communities safe.

Justin J. Harper, a 24-year-old man from Venice, Illinois, was sentenced to 100 months in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon. The sentence also includes three years of supervised release, a $100 special assessment, and a $400 fine.

The investigation revealed that Harper possessed a 9mm semi-automatic pistol, which was recovered from underneath the bed during a search of his bedroom. Harper's sentence serves as a reminder that those who have been previously convicted of a felony will be held accountable for possessing firearms.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdil/pr/venice-man-sentenced-firearm-offense