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Massachusetts News: Salvadoran National, Juan Martinez Sola Sentenced for Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

BOSTON, Ms. (STL.News) – A Salvadoran national was sentenced on Friday, March 15, 2019, in federal court in Boston for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Juan Martinez Sola, 22, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf to time served in prison, approximately 16.5 months, and three years of supervised release. … Continue reading Massachusetts News: Salvadoran National, Juan Martinez Sola Sentenced for Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition →

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New York News: Buffalo Man, Tremaine Giddens Pleads Guilty To Drug And Ammunition Charges

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Tremaine Giddens, 42, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.2 to possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, cocaine, and being a felon in possession of ammunition. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 30 … Continue reading New York News: Buffalo Man, Tremaine Giddens Pleads Guilty To Drug And Ammunition Charges →

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Vermont News: Anthony Smith Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison after a Jury Finds him Guilty of being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

Vermont  – The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Anthony Smith, age 39, of Brooklyn, New York, was convicted after a four-day jury trial of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Judge Reiss sentenced Smith to two concurrent 45-month sentences following guilty verdicts on … Continue reading Vermont News: Anthony Smith Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison after a Jury Finds him Guilty of being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition →

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Pennsylvania News: McKeesport Felon, Eric Antoin Johnson Charged with Unlawful Possession of Pistol and Ammunition

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of federal firearms violations, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. The one-count Indictment returned on February 26, named Eric Antoin Johnson, 22, as the sole defendant. According to the Indictment, from on … Continue reading Pennsylvania News: McKeesport Felon, Eric Antoin Johnson Charged with Unlawful Possession of Pistol and Ammunition →

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Connecticut News: Enfield Man, TYRUS PRUDE Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Possession of Ammunition

Connecticut – John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Kelly D. Brady, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division, announced that TYRUS PRUDE, 29, of Enfield, pleaded guilty today in Hartford federal court to one count of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. According to court documents and … Continue reading Connecticut News: Enfield Man, TYRUS PRUDE Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Possession of Ammunition →

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Massachusetts News: Methuen Man, Michael O’Neil Indicted for Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

BOSTON, Ms. – A Methuen man was charged in federal court in Boston with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Michael O’Neil, 37, was indicted on one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. O’Neil was arrested on Dec. 1, 2018, in Andover, when police seized a loaded .380 … Continue reading Massachusetts News: Methuen Man, Michael O’Neil Indicted for Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition →

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South Carolina News: Belton Felon, Marty Lee Vaughn Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Firearm and Ammunition

Greenville, South Carolina – United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today that Marty Lee Vaughn, age 37, of Belton, South Carolina, was sentenced in federal court for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. United States District Court Judge Bruce H. Hendricks of Greenville accepted Vaughn’s guilty plea and imposed a sentence … Continue reading South Carolina News: Belton Felon, Marty Lee Vaughn Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Firearm and Ammunition →

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South Carolina News: Piedmont Felon, Alfred Wayne Cash, Jr. Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

Greenville, South Carolina – United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today that Alfred Wayne Cash, Jr., age 57, of Piedmont, South Carolina, was sentenced in federal court for being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. United States District Court Judge Bruce H. Hendricks of Greenville accepted Cash’s guilty plea and imposed a sentence … Continue reading South Carolina News: Piedmont Felon, Alfred Wayne Cash, Jr. Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Firearms and Ammunition →

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Pennsylvania News: Pittsburgh Felon, John Hornezes Illegally Possessed Cocaine, Crack, Pistol and Ammunition

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. John Hornezes, 44, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to three counts before United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab. In connection with the guilty plea, … Continue reading Pennsylvania News: Pittsburgh Felon, John Hornezes Illegally Possessed Cocaine, Crack, Pistol and Ammunition →

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PHOENIX | US Marshal killed outside Tucson house, suspect arrested

PHOENIX  — A deputy U.S. marshal serving a fugitive arrest warrant against a man accused of stalking a female police sergeant after she seized a handgun and ammunition from him last year has been shot and killed outside a Tucson house. The suspect had recently visited the Tucson Police Department, where he confronted the sergeant … Continue reading PHOENIX | US Marshal killed outside Tucson house, suspect arrested →

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New Mexico News: ALBUQUERQUE, Richard Dinwiddie, Drug Addict from Grant County, N.M., Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms and Ammunition

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Richard Dinwiddie, 58, of Cliff, N.M., was sentenced today in federal court in Las Cruces, N.M, to 15 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for being a drug addict in possession of firearms and ammunition. Dinwiddie pled guilty on June 28, 2018. He admitted that federal and local … Continue reading New Mexico News: ALBUQUERQUE, Richard Dinwiddie, Drug Addict from Grant County, N.M., Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms and Ammunition →

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KABUL, Afghanistan | Afghan officials: Taliban kill 30 policemen in west province

KABUL, Afghanistan— Afghan officials say the Taliban have killed 30 policemen in a blistering overnight attack in western Farah province. Provincial council member Dadullah Qani said on Thursday that the onslaught on the police outpost in the province’s district of Khaki Safed began late on Wednesday and continued for more than four hours. In Kabul, … Continue reading KABUL, Afghanistan | Afghan officials: Taliban kill 30 policemen in west province →

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Pennsylvania News: New Castle Man, Gage Gilmore Charged with Unlawful Possession of Cocaine, a Gun and Ammunition

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of New Castle, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal firearm and narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. The two-count indictment, returned on November 13, named Gage Gilmore, 21, as the sole defendant. According to the … Continue reading Pennsylvania News: New Castle Man, Gage Gilmore Charged with Unlawful Possession of Cocaine, a Gun and Ammunition →

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Ohio News: Three from Akron indicted for having nine firearms and ammunition

Akron, Ohio – Three Akron residents were indicted on federal firearms charges after they were found to have nine firearms and ammunition. Ronald Black, 43, Jeremy Willard, 36, and Lotus Evans, were each indicted on one count of being a felon in possession of firearms. The trio were found on June 27 to be in possession … Continue reading Ohio News: Three from Akron indicted for having nine firearms and ammunition →

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Virginia News: NORFOLK, Wesley Paul Hadsell, Felon Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Ammunition

NORFOLK, Va. – A Norfolk man was sentenced today to the statutory maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition. According to court documents, Wesley Paul Hadsell, 40, pleaded guilty on Nov. 6, 2015. According to the statement of facts filed with the plea agreement, Hadsell admitted that … Continue reading Virginia News: NORFOLK, Wesley Paul Hadsell, Felon Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Ammunition →

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Pennsylvania News: Duquesne Felon, Dontez Peoples Charged with Illegally Possessing Loaded Pistol and Ammunition

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating the federal firearms laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. The one-count indictment, returned on Nov. 1, named Dontez Peoples, age 27, formerly of Duquesne, Pa. According to the … Continue reading Pennsylvania News: Duquesne Felon, Dontez Peoples Charged with Illegally Possessing Loaded Pistol and Ammunition →

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Massachusetts News: South Boston Man, Jermaine Tindal Charged with Being Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition

Defendant allegedly sold a shotgun in public housing development BOSTON, Ms. – A South Boston man was arrested today and charged in federal court in Boston with illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. Jermaine Tindal, 29, was charged with possessing a firearm and ammunition after being previously convicted of a crime punishable by more than … Continue reading Massachusetts News: South Boston Man, Jermaine Tindal Charged with Being Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition →

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South Carolina News: Lexington Man, Brandon Shane Kolesar Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison After Pleading to Firearm and Ammunition Charge

Columbia, South Carolina – United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon stated that Brandon Shane Kolesar, age 30, of Lexington, was sentenced in federal court to 70 months imprisonment, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release. Kolesar plead guilty in May to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, in violation … Continue reading South Carolina News: Lexington Man, Brandon Shane Kolesar Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison After Pleading to Firearm and Ammunition Charge →

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Pennsylvania News: PITTSBURGH, Paul Anthony Parrish, Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Pistol and Ammunition

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Allegheny County has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating firearm laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. The one-count indictment, returned on August 1, named Paul Anthony Parrish, aka Paul Anthony Carmona, aka Paul Carmona Parrish, aka “Pills”, age … Continue reading Pennsylvania News: PITTSBURGH, Paul Anthony Parrish, Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Pistol and Ammunition →

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Colorado News: Colorado Man, Jesse Deal Sentenced for Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person

Colorado – United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that an Englewood, Colorado, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person was sentenced by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court. Jesse Deal, age 30, was sentenced on July 17, 2018, to 48 months in federal prison, followed by 3 … Continue reading Colorado News: Colorado Man, Jesse Deal Sentenced for Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person →

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South Dakota News: Midland Woman, Angelica Dolloff Charged with Conspiracy and Possession of Ammunition

Midland, South Dakota – United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Midland, South Dakota, woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance and Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person. Angelica Dolloff, age 30, was indicted on June 12, 2018. She appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge … Continue reading South Dakota News: Midland Woman, Angelica Dolloff Charged with Conspiracy and Possession of Ammunition →

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South Carolina News: Hanahan Man, Justin Michael Hannah Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

Charleston, South Carolina – United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon stated today that Justin Michael Hannah, age 38, of Hanahan, South Carolina has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Charleston, to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). United States District Judge Richard M. … Continue reading South Carolina News: Hanahan Man, Justin Michael Hannah Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition →

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South Carolina News: Travelers Rest Woman, Peggy Shelton McCarson Sentenced to 15 Years Imprisonment for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

Columbia, South Carolina – United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon stated today that Peggy Shelton McCarson, age 57, of Greenville, South Carolina, was sentenced to 180 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, a violation of Title 18, United … Continue reading South Carolina News: Travelers Rest Woman, Peggy Shelton McCarson Sentenced to 15 Years Imprisonment for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition →

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Massachusetts News: BOSTON,Hector Navarro,Springfield Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Firearms and Ammunition

BOSTON,Massachusetts – A Springfield man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Springfield to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. Hector Navarro, 29, pleaded guilty two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni scheduled sentencing for Sept. 6, 2018. In … Continue reading Massachusetts News: BOSTON,Hector Navarro,Springfield Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Firearms and Ammunition →

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Gun industry gathers just a few miles from mass shooting

January 23, 2018(AP)(STL.News)-The gun industry is holding its biggest annual trade show this week just a few miles from where a gunman slaughtered 58 concertgoers outside his high-rise Las Vegas hotel room in October using a display case worth of weapons, many of them fitted with bump stocks that enabled them to mimic fully automatic … Continue reading Gun industry gathers just a few miles from mass shooting →