New Jersey’s Plastic Bag, Straw Could End if This Candidate is Elected Governor
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s sweeping ban on single-use plastics, one of the strictest in the country, remains a point of contention as political figures and environmental advocates debate its future. Signed…
Three Plead Guilty to Straw Purchasing Multiple Firearms
BECKLEY, W.Va. – Three Beckley-area residents pleaded guilty today to federal charges involving multiple straw purchases of firearms. Jaleel Delaney, 27, and Dejaha Morris, 23, pleaded guilty to making false statements in…
Two Rutland Men Charged with Straw Purchase of a Firearm
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Jaansher Gondal, who is 20 years old, and Leslie Harold Taylor, Jr., who is 44 years old, were…
Peoria Man Sentenced to Nine Months in Prison for “Straw Purchase” of a Firearm
PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria, Illinois, man, Dontarius S. Dixon, 29, of the 2800 block of West Larchmont Lane, was sentenced today to nine months’ imprisonment, to be followed by three years…
Multiple Defendants Sentenced in a Scheme to “Straw Purchase” Firearms
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Today, Chief U.S. District Judge L. Scott Coogler sentenced one of six defendants charged in a scheme to “straw purchase” firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau…
Fayette County Woman Pleads Guilty to Being a Straw Purchaser
BECKLEY, W.Va. – A Fayette County woman pleaded guilty to providing false information on a government form in order to acquire firearms. According to court documents and statements made in court, on…
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 37 Months for Arranging Straw Purchases of Firearms
CONCORD – Ariel Toribio, 22, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for aiding and abetting the making of a false statement…
San Antonio Man Sentenced for Straw Purchase Scheme
SAN ANTONIO – Charles Anthony Lecara, aka “Eric,” “Bloodhound,” 43, of San Antonio was sentenced today to 87 months in prison for aiding and abetting false statements in connection with firearm purchases.…
Bristol Woman Admits Straw Purchasing Several Firearms
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division, today announced that, on April 29, 2022, LEAH BOUCHER, 30,…
Former Campus Police Dispatcher Pleads Guilty to Straw Purchase of Glock Firearms
BOSTON – A former Campus Police Dispatcher for Cape Cod Community College Police pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston in connection with making false statements in order to purchase two…
York Woman Sentenced In Connection With Straw Purchasing Firearms
HARRISBURG—The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Hannah Lapham, age 23, of York, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on April 22, 2022, by U.S. District Court Judge Christopher…
Beckley Woman Pleads Guilty to Being a Straw Purchaser
BECKLEY, W.Va. – A Beckley woman pleaded guilty today to providing false information on an ATF form in order to acquire a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court,…
Asheville Man Is Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Prison For Illegal Gun Possession, After Using Straw Buyer To Obtain A Firearm
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Travis Shaqwann Fair, 32, of Asheville, was sentenced to 80 months in prison and three years of supervised release today for illegal possession of a firearm, announced Dena J.…
Cumberland County Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Participating in Straw Purchases to Obtain Firearms
TRENTON, N.J. – A Cumberland County, New Jersey, man with a prior felony conviction was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for participating in straw purchases to obtain firearms that he…
Marrero Man Sentenced for Straw Purchase of Firearm
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that BORIS GORDON, age 27 of Marrero, was sentenced on March 17, 2022 after pleading guilty to making a false statement during the…
St. Paul Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Straw Purchasing Dozens of Firearms
MINNEAPOLIS – A St. Paul man has pleaded guilty to making false statements in connection with the illegal purchase of multiple firearms, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats. According to court…
Harrisburg Man Sentenced To 46 Months In Prison For Straw Purchasing Guns For Felons
HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Michael Windham, age 22, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 46 months’ imprisonment by United States District…
Philadelphia Woman Sentenced to Over One Year in Prison for Straw Purchasing Three Firearms in Montgomery County for Her Boyfriend
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Brihany Baker, 25, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison, and two years of supervised release…
Scranton Man Sentenced To Two Years’ Imprisonment For Straw Purchasing Firearms
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Edwin Smith, age 27, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, was sentenced yesterday to 24 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District…
Harrisburg Man Sentenced To Over Three Years’ Imprisonment For Straw Purchasing Firearms
HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Taashaun Mansfield, age 23, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 37 months’ imprisonment by United States…
Man Indicted for Allegedly Straw Purchasing 27 Handguns From Stores in the Chicago Suburbs
CHICAGO — A man has been indicted on federal firearm charges for allegedly straw purchasing 27 handguns from stores in the Chicago suburbs. MATTHEW JAMAAL JOHNSON purchased the handguns in 2020 and…