Adam Gorzela, Violent Crime, Illinois 2018

On September 14, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal indictment against Adam Gorzela, a Chicago resident, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The charges included one count of possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Gorzela was accused of possessing a Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun with an altered serial number. The U.S. Attorney's Office alleged that the defendant had previously been convicted of a felony, making him ineligible to possess firearms under federal law.

The case was heard before U.S. District Judge Robert W. Gettleman. According to the docket, Gorzela entered a guilty plea on January 18, 2019. On March 1, 2019, the court sentenced Gorzela to 18 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Additionally, he was ordered to pay a fine of $200.

Adam Gorzela's case exemplifies the federal government's efforts to combat violent crime and prevent felons from possessing firearms. The U.S. Department of Justice continues to prioritize cases involving firearm possession and violent crimes.

Source: https://pcl.uscourts.gov