Jackson Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Jackson, Miss. – Antoine Johnson, 26, of Jackson, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Carlton W. Reeves, to 18 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of a felony, announced U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Davis.

On August 9, 2015, members of the Jackson Police Department received information that Johnson was causing a disturbance in the area of Lawnview Place in Jackson. Officers encountered Johnson in the area and determined that he was in possession of a firearm. Johnson’s previous conviction was for business burglary in Madison County in 2013.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive and the Jackson Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Lemon.