Zachary Sizemore, Stolen Night Vision Devices, Ohio 2017

Brooklyn, NY – In a shocking case of military equipment theft, Zachary Sizemore, a 24-year-old active-duty US Air Force member, pleaded guilty to selling stolen night vision technology for over $86,000. Sizemore, stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, stole the devices between 2013 and 2016 and sold them online, netting him a substantial profit.

According to court filings, Sizemore sold at least 80 night vision devices, including night vision goggles and mini-thermal monoculars, for approximately $86,000. The US military requires that night vision devices be rendered useless before being sold, but Sizemore continued to sell fully functional equipment, earning him a hefty sum.

The theft of night vision technology has resulted in over $130,000 in losses for the US military. Sizemore’s actions are a serious breach of military protocols and could have compromised the safety of US troops.

The US government, led by Acting United States Attorney Bridget M. Rohde, has taken swift action against Sizemore. The case is being prosecuted by the Office’s General Crimes Section, with Assistant United States Attorneys Nomi D. Berenson and Tanisha R. Payne handling the prosecution and forfeiture, respectively.

Sizemore will be sentenced on June 29, 2017, and faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. The guilty plea was announced by various law enforcement agencies, including the Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

The case highlights the need for increased security measures to prevent the theft of sensitive military equipment. It also underscores the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies to bring perpetrators to justice.

Zachary Sizemore’s actions have serious consequences for national security and the safety of US troops. His guilty plea serves as a reminder of the severity of military equipment theft and the consequences of breaching military protocols.

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