Atlanta rapper Paper Lovee received a federal prison sentence for seven years and four months for firearm possession.
Ibnisa Durr, also known as Paper Lovee, 26, was sentenced Aug. 24 to federal prison for the possession of a firearm after a felony sentence, according to a Department of Justice news release. Durr eluded officers on Georgia 400 before crashing his vehicle and attempting to throw a bag containing a loaded firearm over an interstate guardrail.
“Durr has a serious criminal history, which includes robbery and aggravated assault convictions," U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan said in the release. "His reckless conduct seriously endangered the lives of innocent motorists and officers. However, the coordinated efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies led to Durr’s capture and subsequent sentence.”
According to the release, Atlanta Police Department responded to a shooting at a residence May 30, 2021. When they arrived on the scene, the APD discovered a victim had been shot multiple times, sustaining injuries that were non-life threatening. Durr was identified as the shooter, and the ADP obtained a warrant for his arrest.
“Anytime we take a career criminal off the streets of our great city, it’s a win-win situation for the city and the citizens of Atlanta," Interim Chief Darin Schierbaum said in the release. "The collaborative efforts of the Atlanta Police Department and the Sandy Springs Police Department is another example of two law enforcement agencies working together to bring a criminal to justice.”
Three months after the shooting, the APD located Durr entering a vehicle, the release reported. When they attempted to take him into custody, he sped away, resulting in the high-speed chase and the rapper's arrest.
“Lawlessness and criminal behavior should not be tolerated in a civilized society," Sandy Springs Police Chief Kenneth DeSimone said in the release. "This sentence imposed will serve as a reminder to all who would commit violent crimes, that you will pay a high personal price for your misdeeds. Metro Atlanta law enforcement will always work together to make our cities, roads and neighborhoods a safe place for all."
Durr received his sentence by U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee and will serve his prison sentence to be followed by three years of supervised release. Durr pleaded guilty May 25 to the felon-in-possession of a firearm, the release reported.
