Andrew Tyler Blankenship, 38, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one count of Possession of Ammunition After Conviction of a Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence, a federal crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
The charge arose from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Sallisaw Police Department. On July 24, 2024, after being convicted of a misdemeanor crime of Battery (Domestic Violence) in Putnam County, Florida, and knowing of that conviction, Blankenship knowingly possessed eight rounds of ammunition.
The Honorable Jason A. Robertson, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report.
A U.S. District Court Judge will determine the sentence to be imposed after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Andrew Tyler Blankenship, the Sallisaw resident, is facing the possibility of up to 15 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
The case is a reminder of the importance of gun safety and the consequences of violating federal laws related to firearms.
Defendant: Andrew Tyler Blankenship, 38, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma
Criminal Charge: Possession of Ammunition After Conviction of a Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence
City and State: Sallisaw, Oklahoma
Exact Date: July 24, 2024
Sentence or Outcome: Pleaded guilty, faces up to 15 years in prison and $250,000 fine
Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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