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United States of America v. Kemmye Jimbryl Watson
Date: 08-11-2025
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Judge: Sheri Polster Chappell
Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Fort Myers
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Fort Myers, Florida Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Fort Myers, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Belle Glade Felon Sentenced To Federal Prison For Illegally Possessing A Firearm
U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell today sentenced Kemmye Jimbryl Watson (29, Belle Glade) to 3 years and 10 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Watson to forfeit the firearm possessed during the offense. Watson pleaded guilty on March 25, 2025.
According to court documents, on August 1, 2024, in Lehigh Acres, Watson sold a pistol to another individual for $500. At the time, Watson had multiple prior felony convictions including aggravated assault with a firearm, trespass while armed, and robbery by sudden snatching. As a convicted felon, Waston is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.
This case was investigated by the Fort Myers Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Mark Morgan.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
3 years and 10 months in federal prison.
The court also ordered Watson to forfeit the firearm possessed during the offense.
3 years and 10 months in federal prison.
The court also ordered Watson to forfeit the firearm possessed during the offense.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Kemmye Jimbryl Watson?
The outcome was: 3 years and 10 months in federal prison. The court also ordered Watson to forfeit the firearm possessed during the offense.
Which court heard United States of America v. Kemmye Jimbryl Watson?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, FL. The presiding judge was Sheri Polster Chappell.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Kemmye Jimbryl Watson?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Fort Myers. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Fort Myers, Florida Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Kemmye Jimbryl Watson decided?
This case was decided on August 11, 2025.