Ricardo Burnette, 54, of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 60 months in prison on federal firearms and narcotics charges. The sentencing, which was announced by U.S. Attorney Jessie K. Liu, is the result of an investigation that recovered three firearms and numerous types of narcotics from Burnette’s residence.
According to the government’s evidence, Burnette pled guilty on March 22, 2019, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, to one count of using, carrying, and possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking offense. He was sentenced by the Honorable Beryl A. Howell and will be placed on three years of supervised release following his prison term.
The investigation into Burnette began on October 30, 2018, when the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) executed a search warrant at his residence in Northwest Washington, D.C. During the search, officers recovered an assault rifle, a revolver, and a semiautomatic pistol, as well as ballistic vests and numerous types of ammunition, including four high-capacity magazines loaded with more than 90 rounds of ammunition.
In addition to the firearms, officers also recovered a number of different types of narcotics, including opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, marijuana, and liquid PCP, as well as numerous items of drug paraphernalia. Burnette was arrested at his residence when the search warrant was executed and has been detained since the time of his arrest.
The sentencing of Ricardo Burnette is a significant victory for law enforcement in the fight against firearms and narcotics trafficking in Washington, D.C. U.S. Attorney Liu, Special Agent in Charge Ashan M. Benedict, and Chief Peter Newsham commended the work of those who investigated the case from ATF and MPD, as well as the efforts of those who worked on the case from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The investigation and sentencing of Ricardo Burnette demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement to reducing violent crime and keeping communities safe. The cooperation between federal and local agencies, such as the ATF and MPD, is crucial in combating firearms and narcotics trafficking, and this case is a prime example of the success that can be achieved through this cooperation.
In announcing the sentence, U.S. Attorney Liu, Special Agent in Charge Benedict, and Chief Newsham also commended the efforts of Assistant U.S. Attorney Jillian Willis, Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura Crane, and Paralegal Specialists Rommel Pachoca and Teesha Tobias, who worked on the case from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The sentencing of Ricardo Burnette is a testament to the dedication and hard work of these individuals and the entire law enforcement community.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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