Michael Terrand Johnson, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Mississippi 2022

A Moss Point man has been found guilty of possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon. In a shocking turn of events, Michael Terrand Johnson, 40, pleaded guilty to the crime on September 6, 2022, in U.S. District Court in Gulfport, Mississippi.

According to court documents, on June 22, 2022, officers from the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force attempted to serve a warrant at a residence in Jackson County, Mississippi. However, Johnson fled to a bedroom in the home where he stashed a firearm under a bed.

Johnson is a previously convicted felon who is not permitted to possess a firearm. On July 19, 2022, Johnson was indicted by a federal grand jury for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who worked tirelessly to bring Johnson to justice. The investigation highlighted the importance of keeping firearms out of the wrong hands, particularly those of convicted felons.

Johnson will be sentenced on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. A federal district judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Erica Rose, who has been instrumental in bringing Johnson to justice. The prosecution has highlighted the seriousness of the crime and the need for Johnson to face the consequences of his actions.

Mandatory facts: Defendant – Michael Terrand Johnson, Criminal charge – Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, City and state – Gulfport, Mississippi, Exact date – June 22, 2022, Sentence – 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Gulfport, Mississippi – A Moss Point man, Michael Terrand Johnson, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon. The case is a stark reminder of the importance of keeping firearms out of the wrong hands.

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