Birmingham, AL – 38-year-old Preston Chyenne Johnson, an Armed Career Criminal, has been sentenced to 200 months in prison, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. Johnson, who was prohibited from having a firearm because of prior felony convictions, unlawfully possessed an Anderson AM-15 5.56mm rifle on October 31, 2019.
Johnson pleaded guilty to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm in January. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) along with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and several other local law enforcement agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert J. Becher, Sr. prosecuted the case.
On January [unknown], 2023, U.S. District Judge Abdul K. Kallon sentenced Johnson to 200 months in prison. Johnson was prohibited from having a firearm because of prior felony convictions.
Johnson’s unlawful possession of the Anderson AM-15 5.56mm rifle on October 31, 2019 led to his sentencing. He pleaded guilty to the charge in January. The case was investigated by ATF, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, and several local law enforcement agencies.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) investigated the case along with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and several other local law enforcement agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert J. Becher, Sr. prosecuted the case.
Preston Chyenne Johnson, 38, was sentenced to 200 months in prison. Johnson, who was prohibited from having a firearm because of prior felony convictions, unlawfully possessed an Anderson AM-15 5.56mm rifle on October 31, 2019.
The case is a prime example of the ongoing efforts to combat violent crime in Alabama. The sentencing of Johnson serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating federal laws.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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