Adam Hayat, Possession of Firearms Not Registered, Colorado 2017

Denver, CO – In a shocking turn of events, Adam Nauveed Hayat, 35, of Denver, is behind bars after being charged with one count of possession of a firearm not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record.

According to sources, Hayat was arrested in Los Angeles after making and leaving the destructive devices at the downtown Denver Sheraton Hotel before fleeing. The Denver Police Department’s Bomb Squad carefully removed the devices, ultimately rendering them safe.

The investigation was conducted by the FBI, ATF, and the Denver Police Department. The Los Angeles Police Department, as well as the Los Angeles FBI and ATF, were involved in the arrest.

Hayat is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Judith Smith, Chief of the Cybercrime and National Security Section, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Julia Martinez, both with the Colorado’s U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The defendant is being held in federal custody and is due next in court on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., before Magistrate Judge Michael E. Hegarty. During this hearing, Hayat will be advised of his charges and will enter a plea.

If convicted, Hayat faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The charge contained in the indictment is an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Hayat’s first court appearance was held yesterday, March 20, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael E. Hegarty at the Arraj U.S. Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Courtroom 501. He was advised of the charges contained in the recently obtained indictment.

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