Singer ‘Chronic Law’ arrested after 120 mph police chase in Georgia; Guns found in car

By ABC at WSB-TV (ABC) - News · July 14, 2026 · 2 min read

Jamaican music artist Chronic Law, 32, whose real name is Ackeme Jermane Campbell, is in federal custody after leading police on a high-speed chase and was caught with several firearms. Campbell has been living in the United States on an O-1B non-immigrant visa. The charges stem from an incident ...

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The arrest of Jamaican music artist Chronic Law, whose real name is Ackeme Jermane Campbell, raises concerns about public safety in the Atlanta area. As a resident of the United States on a non-immigrant visa, Campbell's alleged possession of firearms is not only a federal offense, but also a potential threat to the community. The fact that one of the guns was reported stolen from Miami suggests a possible connection to broader criminal networks. Campbell's affiliation with a criminal gang, as alleged by the court, further heightens concerns about the potential for violence and organized crime in the region. The case will likely be closely watched by local law enforcement and residents, particularly given the recent incidents of gun violence in the area, such as the tragic shooting of a 2-year-old by a 4-year-old in a vacation rental.

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Category: safety · Published: July 14, 2026 · Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News · Reading time: 2 min

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