A Luzerne County man has been charged in connection with the straw purchase of a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer, authorities announced.
Dashea Simmons, age 25, of Pittston, Pennsylvania, was charged by a federal grand jury with making false statements in connection with the purchase of a firearm from Dunkelberger’s Sports Outfitter, in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, on June 24, 2020.
According to Acting United States Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, the indictment charges Simmons with providing false information regarding the purchase of a firearm.
This matter was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Newark, New Jersey, Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert J. O’Hara is prosecuting the case.
This case is being prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, the centerpiece of the violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.
Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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