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Rushion Leeper, 22, Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Firearm Possession
A Richmond man was sentenced to five years in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to a recent court decision.
Rushion Leeper, 22, was found guilty of possessing a loaded firearm that had been reported stolen to the Richmond Police Department (RPD) on April 30, 2024. The firearm was recovered from Leeper’s pants leg after he fled on foot from officers conducting surveillance near a gas station.
Leeper had been previously convicted of a felony hit and run and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, making it illegal for him to possess a firearm or ammunition. The RPD, assisted by Virginia State Police, worked together to apprehend Leeper and recover the stolen firearm.
U.S. District Judge David J. Novak sentenced Leeper to five years in prison, citing the seriousness of the crime and Leeper’s prior convictions. The case was prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Gilliland and Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen W. Miller.
The incident is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities. The program brings together law enforcement and community organizations to prevent violence and make neighborhoods safer.
The case is a reminder of the importance of community trust and cooperation in preventing crime. The RPD and Virginia State Police worked together to apprehend Leeper and recover the stolen firearm, highlighting the effectiveness of collaborative law enforcement efforts.
Related court documents and information are available on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:24-cr-170.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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