Ismail J. Ramsey, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California
A federal jury in San Francisco has found Timothy Jeffrey, also known as "Boo," guilty of two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The verdict was delivered following a trial overseen by Senior U.S. District Judge William Alsup.
Court documents and trial evidence revealed that on April 25, 2023, Jeffrey attempted to evade law enforcement after a Pittsburg Police Department officer tried to stop his vehicle. During the pursuit, Jeffrey abandoned his car in a shopping plaza parking lot and fled on foot, discarding a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol with an extended magazine containing 19 rounds over a fence before being apprehended.
Jeffrey subsequently became a fugitive until March 27, 2024, when he was located at a relative's home in Antioch through efforts by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals Service. Following his arrest, authorities executed a search warrant at the residence, discovering an Aero Precision AR-style rifle with ammunition under a couch and seizing Jeffrey's cell phone. The phone contained text messages indicating attempts to sell the rifle.
At the time of both arrests in April 2023 and March 2024, Jeffrey was under federal supervised release due to previous felony convictions related to firearms possession, escape from custody, and drug-related offenses.
Acting United States Attorney Patrick D. Robbins commented on the case: “The defendant, a convicted felon, not only possessed a semi-automatic pistol and assault rifle but also attempted to sell the rifle on the black market. His actions endangered the community." Robbins emphasized ongoing collaboration with local, state, and federal partners to combat illegal firearms.
Jennifer Cicolani, Special Agent in Charge of ATF's San Francisco Field Division stated: “The defendant is a convicted felon who attempted to illegally sell firearms. ATF will continue to work side by side with our law enforcement and prosecutorial partners."
Jeffrey faces sentencing on May 28, 2025. Each count carries up to 15 years in prison and fines up to $250,000. Sentencing will consider U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), aimed at reducing violent crime through community collaboration and strategic enforcement priorities.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Aseem Padukone and Special Assistant United States Attorney Jillian Harvey are leading the prosecution with support from Claudia Hyslop, Nina Burney, and Yenni Weinberg. The investigation involved multiple agencies including ATF and local law enforcement bodies.
