A 49-year-old New Orleans man has been charged with a federal firearms offense.
According to court documents, Anthony Thomas, of New Orleans, Louisiana, knowingly possessed a Smith & Wesson Model SW40V, .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol and ammunition on or about December 12, 2023, in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
The defendant, Thomas, has a prior conviction and is prohibited from possessing a firearm. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 15 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, not more than 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities. The Federal Protective Service, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the New Orleans Police Department investigated the matter.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Gregory M. Kennedy is prosecuting the case.
Anthony Thomas, a 49-year-old New Orleans man, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon on December 21, 2023.
Defendant: Anthony Thomas
Criminal Charges: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8))
City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana
Date: December 12, 2023 (crime date)
Sentence or Outcome: Maximum of 15 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, not more than 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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