Arthur Gene Young, a repeat offender with a history involving violent behavior, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm. This sentence follows an incident in which Young resisted police officers in Bremen, Georgia.
Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr., stated, "Armed felons cannot be allowed to terrorize the citizens of our district." Young, who had been arrested for firearm possession three times in two years, was removed from the community through the efforts of local law enforcement in collaboration with federal authorities. Moultrie emphasized, "We will continue to work with our partners at all levels to protect the public from gun violence and repeat violent offenders."
The ATF Special Agent in Charge Benjamin Gibbons commented on the impact of the sentence, saying, "This sentence sends a direct message to criminals that ATF and our local law enforcement partners will investigate violent criminals and protect citizens." Bremen Police Department Lieutenant Joshua Newman praised the coordinated efforts, noting, "The partnership of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies is imperative to help local communities stay safe."
This conviction stemmed from an incident on May 2, 2023, when Young shoplifted from a Bremen pharmacy. The following day, he returned, leading to a confrontation with the store manager and subsequent police intervention. When officers tried to arrest him, Young fled, declaring he was armed. During a police chase, he was eventually subdued, and a loaded pistol was found in his possession.
Young’s criminal history includes attempted robbery and making terroristic threats. At the time of his arrest, he was also under indictment in multiple cases for various felonies, including attempted armed robbery and assault.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Theodore S. Hertzberg and Amy M. Palumbo and involved several law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Bremen Police Department.
The prosecution was part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program designed to reduce violent crime and gun violence by fostering trust, supporting community-based prevention, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes.
For more information, contact the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office.
