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Chicago Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Andrew Buchanan, 35, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced to 108 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Buchanan was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon on an unknown date after pleading guilty to the crime.
According to documents in the case, in March 2022, Buchanan was driving a stolen SUV southbound on Interstate 65 when law enforcement stopped him for committing multiple traffic violations.
Buchanan pulled away at a high rate of speed and fled several miles before crashing the vehicle. He then exited the vehicle, ran up an exit ramp, and attempted to conceal himself, but was apprehended.
After he was taken into custody, law enforcement searched the SUV and recovered a loaded AR-15 assault rifle and two loaded semi-automatic pistols with obliterated serial numbers.
Both pistols also had ‘auto sear’ devices attached to them which converted them into fully automatic weapons. Buchanan’s criminal history revealed that he has five prior felony convictions and is therefore prohibited from possessing these firearms.
This case is the result of the investigation of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Lake County Drug Task Force.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Michael J. Toth.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Defendant: Andrew Buchanan
Criminal Charge: Felon in possession of a firearm
City and State: Hammond, Indiana
Exact Date: March 2022 (crime date)
Sentence or Outcome: 108 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release
Defendant’s Age: 35
Defendant’s City and State of Residence: Chicago, Illinois
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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