A Trenton man, Jabree Johnson, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for assaulting a federal agent with a deadly weapon, armed robbery, and discharging a firearm during a violent crime, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. The sentence was announced on April 4.
Johnson, 30, admitted in court to pointing a loaded firearm at an undercover federal agent, robbing the agent of government funds, and opening fire during the confrontation. Court documents detail the events leading up to his sentencing.
On March 22, 2021, federal agents were conducting an investigation into firearms trafficking and related crimes in Trenton and Hamilton. As part of the investigation, an undercover agent arranged a meeting with Johnson to purchase firearms.
Johnson met the agent at a prearranged location, entered the agent’s vehicle, and handed over a semi-automatic handgun. After the agent inspected the firearm and returned it, Johnson suddenly pointed the loaded gun at the agent and demanded money. The agent complied, handing over cash meant for the transaction before being ordered out of the vehicle at gunpoint.
Once outside the vehicle, the agent drew his service weapon and fired, hitting Johnson in the upper right shoulder. In response, Johnson returned fire and fled with the cash. He was later found at a hospital and identified as the suspect.
In addition to the 14-year prison term, U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp ordered Johnson to forfeit the firearm used during the commission of the crimes.
