San Francisco, CA –  San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced today that her office secured a conviction of Brian Lee Johnson (32), following a jury trial for multiple felony charges related to an incident in the Tenderloin District. Mr. Johnson was found guilty of possession of a firearm by a felon (PC 29900(a)(1)), possession of a firearm by a prohibited person (PC 29800(a)(1)), carrying a loaded firearm in a public place (PC 25850(a)), carrying a concealed firearm (PC 254000(a)(2)), and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (PC 30305(a)(1)). He was also convicted of resisting arrest (PC 148(a)(1)).   

“I would like to thank the jury for their service in this case,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.  “This verdict sends a message that San Francisco will hold those who break our laws accountable and ensure that they face consequences.”  

According to evidence and other testimony presented at trial, on July 18, 2023, SFPD officers located a suspected stolen vehicle near Leavenworth and Turk Streets.  Inside, officers found Mr. Johnson, who was wearing a balaclava. Ignoring officer commands, Mr. Johnson attempted to flee by ramming patrol vehicles but was ultimately apprehended. A search revealed a concealed firearm in Mr. Johnson’s underwear.  

The case against Mr. Johnson was successfully prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Henry Gage III, with assistance from paralegal Rayna Bryan, law clerk Matthew Wallace and intern Alexandra Hamel. The case was successfully prosecuted based on a thorough investigation and trial testimony by the SFPD Tenderloin Station officers.  

“This verdict sent a clear message that Brian Johnson’s conduct in this matter was unacceptable,” said Assistant District Attorney Henry Gage III. “SFPD officers located and arrested a convicted felon who was masked, illegally armed, and driving a suspected stolen vehicle.”  

Mr. Johnson is currently in custody. Sentencing is scheduled for September 19, 2024.  

Court Numbers:23010869