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United States of America v. Sterling Van Johnson
Date: 07-29-2025
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Judge: Marcia A. Crone
Court: The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Beaumont
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Beaumont, Texas Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Beaumont, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with firearms violation
Jefferson County drug dealer sentenced to federal prison for firearms violation
A Beaumont drug dealer has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
Sterling Van Johnson, 43, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on July 29, 2025.
According to information presented in court, while investigating drug trafficking activity in Beaumont, several controlled purchases of narcotics were made with Johnson. In September 2024, a search warrant was executed at a Beaumont residence Johnson was selling drugs from and officers recovered various narcotics and two firearms. Johnson admitted to possessing the drugs for distribution and possessing the firearm as part of that activity.
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. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Beaumont Police Department. This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell James.
60 months in federal prison
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Sterling Van Johnson?
The outcome was: 60 months in federal prison
Which court heard United States of America v. Sterling Van Johnson?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, TX. The presiding judge was Marcia A. Crone.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Sterling Van Johnson?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Beaumont. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Beaumont, Texas Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Sterling Van Johnson decided?
This case was decided on July 29, 2025.