Convicted Drug Trafficker Known for 'Stop Snitching' Slogan Vanishes During Prison Transfer

A manhunt is underway for Sherman Kemp, a 47-year-old convicted drug trafficker serving a 27-year federal sentence, who disappeared while being transferred between federal prisons. Kemp was listed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons as having "escaped" on September 11, 2026, after failing to report to Federal Correctional Institution Jesup in Georgia following his transfer from FCI Miami.

The US Marshals Service reported that Kemp was subsequently seen at the Greyhound bus station at Miami International Airport’s Intermodal Center. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $9,999 for information leading to his capture, warning that Kemp has "violent tendencies."

Kemp, who stands 5ft 8in and weighs approximately 180lbs, has black hair and brown eyes, and is also known by the nickname "Goose." He gained notoriety for appearing in the 2004 DVD "Stop Snitching," which promoted a message against informing on criminals.

His criminal record includes a 27-year federal sentence imposed in August 2010 after he was convicted of conspiracy to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine, and offenses involving heroin. He was also convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.

The circumstances of Kemp's disappearance are under scrutiny. The Bureau of Prisons described the incident as a "failure to report" following a "furlough transfer" from FCI Miami to the satellite camp at FCI Jesup. Federal prison rules define a furlough as an authorized absence from an institution without inmate supervision by law enforcement. Federal guidance also permits certain inmates to travel under a "transfer furlough" when moving between facilities or into community confinement, provided strict conditions are met.

However, the Bureau of Prisons has not provided details regarding the specific arrangements made for Kemp, whether he was released from custody in Miami before his travel, or why he ultimately failed to report to Jesup. FCI Miami is a low-security federal correctional institution, while FCI Jesup is a medium-security prison with lower-security satellite facilities. Federal guidelines emphasize careful consideration of inmate travel arrangements, including transportation methods and potential stops, to minimize opportunities for unauthorized actions.

The Bureau of Prisons has initiated an internal investigation into the incident, while federal authorities continue their search for Kemp.