Rapper Torrence Ivy Hatch aka “Boosie Badazz” Sentenced for Felon in Possession of a Firearm

SAN DIEGO – Torrence Ivy HATCH (aka “Boosie”, aka “Lil Boosie”, aka “Boosie Badazz”) was sentenced in federal court today for violating Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(1), Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition. District Court Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo sentenced HATCH to 3-years’ supervised release, 300-hours of community service, and a $50,000 fine.

According to a plea agreement, on or about May 6, 2023, within the Southern District of California, HATCH, knowing his status as a convicted felon, did knowingly possess a firearm, a Glock-19 pistol, that traveled in and affected interstate commerce. The firearm was loaded with ten 9-millimeter caliber rounds of ammunition; in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).

On or about May 6, 2023, San Diego Police identified HATCH while watching the Instagram Live of a known member of the “Neighborhood Crip” street gang. HATCH was seen in the Instagram Live with a gun tucked in his waistband as he appeared to be filming a music video.

Officers determined where the video was being recorded and conducted a traffic stop on HATCH and who he sated was his security detail. When asked by officers, HATCH denied having any weapons, but his security detail turned over a bag containing a 9-millimeter Springfield “Hellcat,” loaded with seven rounds of ammunition and not registered in California. All occupants were removed from the vehicle, and during a search of the vehicle, officers located a 9-millimeter Glock 19 pistol in the backseat of the car, where HATCH had been seated. Following the search, officers placed HATCH, whose prior criminal convictions include a 2011 felony drug trafficking conviction, under arrest for felon in possession of a firearm.

Following his arrest and while at the police station, officers observed HATCH threatening his security detail including threatening to put “10K” on their head and put them in a “body bag.” HATCH told agents all the firearms had been in the possession of his security detail the entire time.

Agents later determined that the gun found in the back seat of the vehicle was the same firearm HATCH had in his waistband during the filming of the music video, that HATCH’s DNA was found on both firearms, and that the firearms were purchased by HATCH’s girlfriend in Georgia, and not his security detail. HATCH ultimately admitted the 9-millimeter Glock 19 pistol found on the seat where he was sitting was the same firearm he possessed in the video.

“Our office remains committed to enforcing federal firearm laws to protect public safety and ensure that prohibited individuals are held accountable when they violate those laws,” said U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon.

DEFENDANTS                                       Case Number 24CR1508-CAB                                        

Torrence Ivy Hatch                               Age: 43                                   Palmetto, GA

SUMMARY OF CHARGES

Felon in Possession of a firearm, 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1)

Maximum penalties: 10 years custody $250,000 fine and 3 years supervised release; Mandatory Special Assessment of $100; Forfeiture

INVESTIGATING AGENCIES

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

San Diego Police Department