Federal Arrest Warrant Issued for Sherman Kemp
A federal judge ordered the arrest of Sherman Kemp after he failed to report to a prison facility in Jesup, Georgia.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Drug Crime
Sherman Kemp has escaped federal custody after failing to complete a court-ordered self-transfer from a prison in Miami to a facility in Jesup, Georgia. A federal judge signed an arrest warrant for the 47-year-old on September 13, 2026.
Why it matters
The warrant follows Kemp's failure to arrive at his scheduled federal destination in Georgia. Law enforcement is now actively seeking the individual following his non-compliance with transfer instructions.
A federal judge issued an arrest warrant for Sherman Kemp on September 13, 2026, following his failure to appear at a prison facility in Jesup. Kemp was previously convicted on four federal drug and firearm charges in 2008.
The players
Sherman Kemp
He is a 47-year-old individual convicted of federal drug trafficking and firearm charges in 2008.
The details
Kemp, who stands 5'8" and weighs 180 pounds, was serving a 180-month sentence at a federal institution in Miami. He failed to report for his self-transfer to Jesup, Georgia, prompting federal authorities to seek his apprehension under his aliases Kemp and Goose.
Timeline
2004: A Stop Snitching video was produced and released.
2007: The U.S. Attorney announced charges against Kemp.
2008: Kemp pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 180 months in prison.
September 13, 2026: A federal judge signed an arrest warrant for Kemp.
September 2026: Kemp failed to report for his scheduled self-transfer.
Legal Context
This case follows the federal prosecution of seven individuals previously featured in the 2004 Stop Snitching video. The search for Kemp marks a continuation of federal enforcement efforts involving those originally linked to the 2004 video.
Residents in Georgia and those near federal facilities should be aware of the active federal warrant for Sherman Kemp. Authorities are requesting that the public remain vigilant as they work to locate the individual.
The takeaway
The issuance of a federal warrant highlights the stringent requirements of self-transfer protocols for incarcerated individuals. Failure to report as instructed results in immediate legal consequences and an expanded search by federal law enforcement.
Further reading
Learn more about local enforcement efforts in the Drug Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WBFF.
