A Baltimore man has been sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person. Robert Jackson, 39, was also sentenced to three years of supervised release following his prison term. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox.
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Jackson was arrested on January 26, 2024, after a Baltimore City Police Department (BPD) detective observed a firearm exchange on North Milton Avenue through a Citi Watch Camera. The footage showed Jackson handing a tan handgun to his co-defendant, Derek Harvey (no relation to Washington County Commissioner Harvey), who then placed the firearm in his waistband. Detectives quickly intervened, arresting both men and confiscating the weapon and ammunition. Both Jackson and Harvey were prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior convictions.
Harvey, who has already pleaded guilty, is scheduled for sentencing on May 8, 2025. The case was investigated as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence. The program focuses on building trust within communities, supporting violence prevention organizations, setting focused enforcement priorities, and evaluating the outcomes.
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The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the BPD. U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes praised both agencies for their collaborative efforts in bringing the case to justice. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Kertisha Dixon prosecuted the case.
For further details on the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland and its outreach initiatives, visit www.justice.gov/usao-md.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland.
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