Kenji Ingram, Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition, Massachusetts 2023

BOSTON, MA – Kenji Ingram, 45, of Boston, is headed back to prison after receiving a 27-month sentence in federal court for being a convicted felon illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. Chief U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV handed down the sentence yesterday, followed by three years of supervised release.

The case stems from an August 2020 incident at the South Bay shopping mall area. Ingram was found with a Charter Arms Bulldog Pug .44 special caliber revolver and five rounds of ammunition. The discovery wasn’t a clean one; Ingram was already walking on thin ice, being actively monitored on electronic release for separate state drug and firearm charges, and simultaneously serving probation for a previous felony assault conviction.

Federal law clearly prohibits individuals with felony convictions from owning guns or ammunition. Ingram’s prior record made his possession of the revolver a federal offense. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) took the lead on the investigation, working alongside the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office and the U.S. Marshals Service.

Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy emphasized the seriousness of the crime, stating the sentence sends a clear message that illegally possessing firearms will be met with federal prosecution. The ATF’s Special Agent in Charge, James M. Ferguson, added that keeping guns out of the hands of convicted felons is a top priority for the agency, especially in a city grappling with gun violence.

Ingram pleaded guilty in May 2023 to the charge of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, effectively removing any doubt about his culpability. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sarah Hoefle and Kunal Pasricha of the Criminal Division successfully prosecuted the case, ensuring Ingram faced the full weight of the law.

The 27-month sentence isn’t just about the gun; it’s about a pattern of disregard for the law and a continued threat to public safety. Ingram’s history of violent offenses, coupled with his attempts to possess firearms while under supervision, paints a picture of a man who refuses to comply with the legal system. He’ll have plenty of time to reflect on that during his prison stay.

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