Justin Smith, Possessing Firearms as a Felon, New York 2021

A 22-year-old man from Troy, New York, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for possessing firearms as a previously convicted felon. Justin Smith, a resident of Troy, was found guilty of the crime after a search warrant was executed at a residence in Troy.

According to the investigation, on March 4, 2021, Smith possessed a Smith & Wesson M&P 9 mm pistol and an HS Produkt 40 caliber pistol. The firearms were recovered after the search warrant was executed. Smith had posted photos and videos of himself handling the firearms on SnapChat the night before they were recovered.

Smith had previously been convicted of a felony involving a firearm, which prohibited him from possessing firearms. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison by Senior United States District Judge Gary L. Sharpe.

The case was investigated by the FBI and the Troy Police Department, and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Dustin Segovia. The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence.

As part of his sentence, Smith will also serve a 3-year term of supervised release after he is released from prison. The case highlights the importance of community-based programs in preventing violence and gun violence.

The sentencing of Justin Smith comes as part of a broader effort to reduce violent crime and gun violence in the United States. The Department has launched a violent crime reduction strategy that focuses on fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.

Defendant: Justin Smith
Criminal Charges: Possessing Firearms as a Felon
City and State: Troy, New York
Exact Date: March 4, 2021
Sentence or Outcome: 21 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release