Woodbridge Man Sentenced for Drug and Firearms Crimes

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A man who dealt drugs and possessed a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking activity was sentenced today to 10 years in prison.

Jerrell Chisholm, 32, pleaded guilty on April 7. According to court documents, Chisholm knowingly and intentionally conspired with others to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base. Chisholm also carried a firearm while dealing drugs, as a means of protecting his drug supply, drug proceeds, and personal security. On January 24, Chisholm’s attempted to flee from arrest and in the process he struck two vehicles, including a vehicle belonging to the U.S. Marshals, and crashed into a building.

Dana J. Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; and Michael B. Boxler, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) Washington Field Division, made the announcement after sentencing by U.S. District Judge Liam O’Grady. Assistant U.S. Attorney Colleen E. García prosecuted the case.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information is located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:17-cr-71.