Kansas City Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Illegally Possessing a Firearm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a Smith & Wesson 9mm semi-automatic pistol.

Jermaine J. Arrington, 42, was sentenced in United States District Court to one hundred eight months in prison without parole for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

On May 20, 2025, officers were called to 31st and Prospect Ave., Kansas City, Mo., regarding an armed disturbance with shots fired. When officers arrived in the area, they encountered Arrington, who grabbed his waistband and began to walk away. Officers gave commands to Arrington to show his hands and get on the ground; however, Arrington refused and ran from officers. During the foot chase, Arrington pulled a black handgun from his waistband and tossed it over a vehicle. Arrington was taken into custody afterward. Following his arrest, officers found approximately 2 grams of methamphetamine in Arrington's front pocket. Officers retrieved the firearm, which was a Smith & Wesson, Model M&P, 9mm pistol that had been reported stolen from Olathe, Ks, in 2023. The firearm was loaded with one round in the chamber and twelve rounds in the magazine.

Arrington, who is a convicted felon, had been found guilty of six prior felony offenses before today's hearing.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brad K. Kavanaugh. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department.

Operation Take Back America

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.