Tag: firearm
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Fresno Felon Sentenced to 8.5 Years for Firearm and Ammunition Possession
Fresno man Patrick Kasper received an 8.5-year prison sentence for illegal firearm and ammunition possession. A five-time convicted felon, Kasper was apprehended after a high-speed chase, leaving a loaded pistol behind. The case is part of Operation Take Back America.
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St. Louis Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Murder and Robbery
Jvonta Johnson, 25, received a 27-year prison sentence for the 2025 murder and robbery of Deandre Pickens in St. Louis. The conviction resulted from a collaborative investigation by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI.
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Pittsburgh Felon Sentenced to 46 Months for Firearm and Narcotics Violations
Jamar Perminter, 26, of Pittsburgh, received a 46-month federal prison sentence for firearm and narcotics violations. Law enforcement recovered a loaded pistol, fentanyl/heroin, and $84,000 during a search, with Perminter being a previously convicted felon.
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Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Double Carjacking
Matthew Hill, 30, of Philadelphia, received a 12-year prison sentence for two carjackings in 2023. He used Facebook Marketplace to lure victims, then brandished a handgun during test drives before stealing their vehicles.
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Haitian National Convicted in Indianapolis Armed Robberies
Laurens Jean-Francois, 23, of Haiti, was convicted by a federal jury in Indianapolis for two armed robberies and firearm offenses. He was found to be unlawfully present in the U.S. and faces sentencing later.
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Convicted Felon Charged Federally for Atlanta Pawn Shop Robbery
Convicted felon Quintavious Bailey faces federal charges for allegedly robbing an Atlanta pawn shop, discharging a firearm, and taking cash and jewelry. He is held without bail and could face a mandatory 25-year sentence due to his criminal history.
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North Andover Man Charged in Armed Danvers CVS Robbery
Gareth Francis, 45, of North Andover, faces federal charges for the armed robbery of a Danvers CVS Pharmacy in May 2026. He is accused of stealing prescription drugs at gunpoint and struggling with police during his arrest.
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Dulce Man Charged with Child Abuse After Alleged Firearm Threat
A Dulce man, Andrew Fredrick Gunhammer, faces federal child abuse charges after allegedly threatening children with a firearm and attempting to force entry into a home. He remains in custody, facing up to three years in prison if convicted.
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Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years for Firearm Possession
Marshall Bratcher, an Armed Career Criminal, received a 180-month prison sentence in Alabama for illegal firearm possession. His arrest followed a traffic stop where a stolen pistol was found, and he was implicated in a kidnapping.
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Sioux City Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Crime Spree Involving Carjacking and Firearm
Manaen Rave, 27, of Sioux City, pleaded guilty to carjacking, vehicle theft, and illegal firearm possession after a 13-day crime spree involving interstate travel and a violent assault, facing potential life imprisonment.
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Memphis Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Armed Robberies with Firearm Discharge
Memphis man Laquarius King received a 30-year federal prison sentence for five armed business robberies, including discharging a firearm. His conviction follows a police pursuit and aims to protect the community from violent crime.
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Milwaukee Man Receives 16½-Year Sentence for Nine Robberies
Jeremiah Tyler, 22, of Milwaukee, received a 16½-year federal prison sentence for nine gas station robberies in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties, including firearm brandishing and discharge. He also faces three years of supervised release.
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North Dakota Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Kidnapping and Drug Trafficking
North Dakota man Kyle Maez-Schaack received a 30-year prison sentence for kidnapping a victim at gunpoint over a drug debt, transporting him across state lines, and drug trafficking. This conviction highlights efforts against drug-related violence.
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ICE Lodges Detainer for Previously Deported Alien Charged in Texas Shooting
ICE has lodged a detainer for Juan Ayala-Montero, a previously deported illegal alien from Mexico, facing federal firearm charges after a shooting in New Caney, Texas. His extensive criminal history prompted the action.
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Felon Charged After Shooting at Grand Prairie Police Officers During Domestic Incident
A convicted felon, Malik Williams, faces federal firearm charges after allegedly shooting an AR-15 at Grand Prairie Police officers during a domestic violence call. He was on parole for multiple prior felonies.
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Vacaville Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Methamphetamine and Firearm Offenses
A Vacaville man received a 15-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and firearm possession. James Cargill was arrested twice in 2025 with methamphetamine and a loaded pistol, leading to his conviction as part of Operation Take Back America.
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Twin Brothers Plead Guilty to Robbery and Firearm Charges
Aurora twin brothers Javae and Javaris McClain pleaded guilty to multiple armed convenience store robberies in the Denver Metro area. The brothers committed crimes while out on state bond and are scheduled for sentencing in September.
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Shiprock Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Firing at Vehicle Occupants
Bryson Chee, 43, a Navajo Nation member, received a seven-year federal prison sentence for firing a handgun at vehicle occupants in Shiprock. He pleaded guilty to a firearm crime of violence and faces three years of supervised release.
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