Quincy man sentenced to 21 years in prison for gun possession following standoff with police

Jermaine Lee Walker, 45, of Quincy, was sentenced to 262 months in federal prison last week after he pled guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

The prison term will be followed by 5 years of supervised release, Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced last week.

“Those who repeatedly commit serious crimes are deserving of significant prison sentences,” said Attorney Coody. “Our brave law enforcement partners work tirelessly to keep us safe and are to be commended for apprehending this armed career criminal and bringing his reign of violence to an end. This sentence ensures that our community will be safer and sends a message that there are real and severe consequences for federal firearm offenses.”

Court documents reflect that on April 5, 2021, the Quincy Police Department and Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call regarding a man holding a woman at gunpoint.

Jermaine Lee Walker

When police officers arrived on scene and spoke with residents, they were informed that a man and woman were inside the house, struggling over a gun.

The document says Quincy Police Department officers entered the house and found Walker struggling with his girlfriend over control of a revolver.

It also says Walker ignored commands to drop the gun and told officers to give him five minutes and then come back.

Walker kept his girlfriend between himself and officers, using her as a human shield.

Walker pointed the gun at his girlfriend and pointed the firearm at officers the document states.

Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene and entered the residence; one deputy was able to get a clear shot at Walker and shot him in the hip/buttock area.

According to the court documents, Walker then dropped the gun, was arrested, and given medical attention.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigated the officer involved shooting.

“This sentencing is a testament to the effectiveness of the law enforcement community - local, state, and federal alike - when we partner with the United States Attorney’s Office and the community to prevent and solve community-related problems together, as well as to hold those accountable who violate the laws of our state and nation,” Quincy Police Department Chief Timothy Ashley said.

Walker qualified for enhanced sentencing because he had previously been convicted of arson of a structure, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, and two separate incidents of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

Walker had been to prison on four separate occasions and was released from prison approximately six months before this offense.

He was on state probation at the time of his arrest in connection to this offense.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney James A. McCain.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, 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.

As part of its Project Safe Neighborhoods strategy, the United States Attorney’s Office is encouraging everyone to lock their car doors, particularly at night.

Burglaries from unlocked automobiles are a significant source of guns for criminals in the Northern District of Florida.

Erin Hill - erin@gadsdencountytimes.com

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