Marquez Jeter, Firearms Offenses, California 2024

A Stockton man has been sentenced to over 7 years in prison for firearms offenses in California.

Marquez Jeter, 42, of Stockton, was sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced. Jeter's sentence is the culmination of a lengthy investigation.

According to court documents, on March 13, Jeter sold a Glock pistol to a confidential informant in exchange for $1,200. On April 10, 2019, Jeter offered the confidential informant access to a new supply of firearms. The next day, Jeter sold him 15 guns for $16,500. Jeter is a previously convicted felon and cannot lawfully possess firearms.

This case was the product of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael W. Redding 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. The renewed focus on targeting violent criminals has led to a decrease in violent crime rates across the country.

The case is also part of Project Guardian, the Department of Justice's signature initiative to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws. This initiative enhances coordination of federal, state, local, and tribal authorities in investigating and prosecuting gun crimes.

Jeter's sentence serves as a reminder that the consequences of violating federal firearms laws are severe. The U.S. Attorney's Office will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who commit firearms offenses are held accountable.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/stockton-man-sentenced-over-7-years-prison-firearms-offenses