Alexander Greene, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Illinois 2023

HAMMOND, IN – Alexander Greene, 27, of Chicago, Illinois, is headed to federal prison after being sentenced to 63 months for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Senior Judge James T. Moody handed down the sentence Wednesday, following Greene’s guilty plea.

The case unfolded after Indiana State Police responded to a vehicle crash on February 22, 2022, and encountered Greene. A search revealed a loaded semi-automatic pistol clutched by the defendant. But this wasn’t just any handgun. Investigators discovered an illegal machinegun conversion device attached, turning the weapon into a rapid-fire instrument of violence.

According to court documents, the conversion device allowed the pistol to unleash multiple shots with a single trigger pull – a dangerous upgrade for a man already prohibited from owning any firearms. Greene’s rap sheet speaks for itself: prior felony convictions for aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm, and possession of a stolen vehicle. These convictions automatically disqualify him from legally possessing a weapon.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Indiana State Police spearheaded the investigation, meticulously building the case against Greene. Assistant United States Attorneys Joel L. Mathur and Kevin F. Wolff successfully prosecuted the defendant, securing the 63-month sentence and a two-year term of supervised release following his imprisonment.

Federal officials are framing this case as a win for Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence. The program emphasizes collaboration between law enforcement at all levels and community engagement. The Department of Justice launched a renewed focus on PSN in 2021, prioritizing building trust within communities and focusing enforcement efforts strategically.

Greene’s case serves as a stark reminder that those with violent criminal histories who attempt to illegally arm themselves will face the full weight of federal law. The ATF’s Chicago Field Division played a crucial role in the investigation, and the outcome demonstrates the agency’s commitment to keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of convicted felons. The question remains: how did this individual obtain the weapon and the illegal conversion device in the first place?

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