Khyeme Johnson, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Massachusetts 2020

BOSTON – A Boston man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Khyeme Johnson, 33, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge George A. O’Toole Jr, to five years in prison and two years of supervised release. In August 2020, Johnson pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

On Aug. 24, 2018, Johnson was found in possession of an Arcadia Machine & Tool .380 semiautomatic pistol with two rounds of ammunition. Johnson is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to multiple prior felony convictions.

United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling and Kelly D. Brady, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Boston Field Division made the announcement today. Valuable assistance was provided by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the Boston Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Looney of Lelling’s Criminal Division prosecuted the case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. PSN is part of the renewed focus on targeting violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.

The indictment and subsequent arrest of Johnson demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement to hold individuals accountable for their actions. The sentence handed down today serves as a reminder that the consequences of committing a crime can be severe, and the public can expect law enforcement to vigorously pursue those who break the law.

Johnson’s case is a prime example of the importance of community-based policing and the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies in reducing violent crime. The sentence also highlights the need for individuals to be aware of their rights and responsibilities under the law, particularly when it comes to firearms possession.

According to the indictment, on Aug. 24, 2018, Johnson was found in possession of the Arcadia Machine & Tool .380 semiautomatic pistol with two rounds of ammunition in Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to multiple prior felony convictions.

Defendant Information: Defendant name: Khyeme Johnson. Charges: One count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Location: Boston, Massachusetts. Date of crime: Aug. 24, 2018. Date of sentencing: 2020. Sentence: Five years in prison and two years of supervised release.

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