Kansas City Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession

Jermaine J. Arrington received 9 years in prison for unlawfully owning a 9mm semi-automatic pistol.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:00am

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An extreme close-up photograph of the disassembled metal components and mechanisms of a 9mm semi-automatic handgun, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the dangerous nature of illegal firearms.A harsh flash photograph of the internal components of an illegal firearm seized from a convicted felon, exposing the dangerous mechanisms behind the crime.Kansas City Today

A 42-year-old Kansas City, Missouri man named Jermaine J. Arrington was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a Smith & Wesson 9mm semi-automatic pistol. Arrington was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Why it matters

Illegal firearm possession by convicted felons is a serious crime that can pose a threat to public safety. This sentencing highlights the efforts of law enforcement and the justice system to keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of those prohibited from owning them.

The details

Jermaine J. Arrington was sentenced to 108 months, or 9 years, in federal prison without parole for being a felon in possession of a Smith & Wesson 9mm semi-automatic pistol. As a previously convicted felon, Arrington was prohibited from legally owning or possessing a firearm.

  • Arrington was sentenced on April 9, 2026 in United States District Court.

The players

Jermaine J. Arrington

A 42-year-old Kansas City, Missouri resident who was convicted of illegally possessing a 9mm semi-automatic pistol as a felon.

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The takeaway

This case demonstrates the serious consequences felons can face for unlawfully possessing firearms, which is a federal crime that can result in lengthy prison sentences to protect public safety.