A Clay County man with a history of felony convictions has pleaded guilty to federal charges of firearm possession. Jackson Richard Perint, 27, now faces up to 15 years in federal prison after admitting to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. This violation could lead to substantial time behind bars for Perint, as well as the forfeiture of a 9mm pistol and ammunition. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg, as reported by the
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The case against Perint unfolded when an online drug transaction was arranged by a detective from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Narcotic’s Unit, acting undercover. Perint, who appeared to fulfill the narcotics deal, was later stopped by the CCSO on August 8, 2023, due to a prior suspension of his driver’s license. During the stop, officers discovered not only cash and drugs but also a loaded 9mm pistol conveniently placed between the driver’s seat and the center console. Perint was initially released on conditions following his arrest on April 3, 2024, but was ordered to be detained again after violating release terms on August 15, 2024. No sentencing date has been set as of yet.
Court documents revealed that Perint has been previously convicted of nine felonies in Florida state court, including possession of a weapon by a convicted felon in 2021 and 2022. Federal law strictly prohibits convicted felons like Perint from possessing firearms or ammunition, making his recent guilty plea a serious federal offense. The case was diligently investigated by both the CCSO and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives – Jacksonville Office, and is currently prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kevin C. Frein.
This prosecution forms a part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a pivotal program designed to bring together law enforcement at all levels with the communities they serve. The ultimate goal is to reduce not just violent crime, but specifically gun violence, and to generally create safer neighborhoods for all citizens. The Department of Justice underlined the importance of PSN’s core principles on May 26, 2021, aiming to build trust, support community prevention of violence, set strategic enforcement priorities and to subsequently measure the outcomes of these efforts for continued improvement.
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