In a decision that underscores the consequences of social media braggadocio, Reggie Jordan, a previously convicted violent felon from Cleveland, Ohio, has been handed a 10-year prison sentence for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition. The sentencing followed a guilty verdict from a federal jury last month.
Jordan, aged 37, received the 120-month sentence from U.S. District Judge John R. Adams, as confirmed by the Department of Justice. Last Tuesday, Aug. 19, the court also stipulated three years of supervised release for Jordan after he completes his time behind bars. His downfall came after officers were tipped off by a self-incriminating video he posted to Instagram, showcasing a cache of weapons and a shooting target.
Evidence presented during the trial included that Instagram video, posted on March 18, 2022, where Jordan displayed five firearms on a table. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio statement, the video's shooting target was from a known Cuyahoga County firing range, an observation made by Sergeant Marlon Wills of the Cleveland Division of Police and the Safe Streets Task Force, familiar with Jordan's prohibited status.
Digging into his past, the indictment also revealed past convictions dating back to 2008, which included aggravated robbery and multiple drug-related charges. During the course of the investigation, clear footage of Jordan was discovered showing him at the shooting range in distinctive red clothing, indulging in shooting practice, and filling a backpack with firearms.
At Jordan’s residence, law enforcement executed a search warrant, resulting in the seizure of six firearms, high-capacity magazines, one stolen gun, and the same red attire. The cache included a variety of weapons, from an AK-47 rifle to multiple pistols. Narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and cash were also found during the search. This case stemmed from the efforts of the FBI Cleveland Division and the Cleveland Division of Police Safe Streets Gang Task Force, culminating in the prosecution by Assistant United States Attorneys Joseph P. Dangelo and Peter E. Daly for the Northern District of Ohio.
