SEATTLE, WA – Jimmy Gene Miller, 29, is facing a lengthy return to federal prison after a jury found him guilty late yesterday of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The conviction marks yet another chapter in the criminal history of a known Seattle gang member, and adds to a rap sheet already stained with drug dealing and previous weapons charges. U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan announced the verdict, a small victory in a city increasingly plagued by gun violence.
The case stems from a brutal assault on June 13, 2013, behind a Capitol Hill nightclub. Seattle Police responded to reports of a vicious beating and quickly zeroed in on Miller. Testimony revealed Miller encountered a rival gang member at ‘The Garage’ bar and, escalating tensions, flashed a firearm tucked into his waistband as he escorted the victim outside. What followed was a savage attack, leaving the man stripped naked and severely beaten in the alley. Surveillance footage captured portions of the assault and, crucially, showed Miller fleeing the scene in a distinctive black Camaro.
Police moved swiftly, locating the vehicle a few miles from the club. Miller and his associates were apprehended nearby. The victim’s wallet was discovered in the passenger seat, a grim testament to the motive. A subsequent court-authorized search of the Camaro uncovered a .40 caliber Glock pistol hidden in the glove compartment – directly in front of where Miller had been sitting. The evidence didn’t stop there. Prosecutors introduced text messages revealing Miller discussing an extended magazine for the semi-automatic weapon with an accomplice in the weeks leading up to the assault, painting a clear picture of premeditation.
The three-day jury trial culminated in a guilty verdict after just five hours of deliberation. Miller now faces up to ten years in prison for the firearm charge, *plus* an additional two years for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a prior conviction. This isn’t a first-time offender learning a lesson; Miller was barely six months out of prison before he re-offended, proving that some individuals are simply committed to a life of crime.
This prosecution was conducted under the umbrella of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide initiative launched in 2001 aimed at reducing gun violence through coordinated law enforcement efforts. In King County, PSN has fostered strong partnerships between federal, state, and local agencies, allowing for a more comprehensive approach to tackling gun crime. This case exemplifies that collaborative spirit.
The investigation was a joint effort by the Seattle Police Department and the FBI. Assistant United States Attorneys Vince Lombardi and Jerrod Patterson skillfully prosecuted the case, securing a conviction that, while not a cure-all, removes a dangerous individual from the streets of Seattle. Sentencing is scheduled for September 19, 2014, before U.S. District Judge Richard A. Jones. The Grimy Times will be there to report on the final outcome.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons|Organized Crime|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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