Austin Joevon Toy, Illegal Machinegun Possession, Minnesota 2024

State: Minnesota
Category: Violent Crime
Source: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/minneapolis-gang-member-pleads-guilty-illegal-possession-machinegun" style="color:#cc0000;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOJ Press Release ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â Ã¢â‚¬â€

Austin Joevon Toy, a 23-year-old member of the 10z street gang in South Minneapolis, has made a deal with the feds. Toy, also known as ‘Ace,’ pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a machinegun, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.

According to court documents, on March 21, 2024, Toy knowingly possessed a Glock model 23 .40 semiautomatic pistol with an obliterated serial number and an attached conversion device commonly referred to as a ‘switch’ or an ‘auto-sear,’ which allow for the firearm to be fired as fully automatic weapons with the single pull of the trigger.

The plea deal comes after an investigation by the Minneapolis Police Department and the FBI. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristian C. Weir is prosecuting the case.

Toy’s sentencing hearing will take place at a later date, but for now, the 10z gang member is facing the consequences of his actions. The possession of a machinegun is a serious offense, and Toy’s plea deal is a reminder that the law is cracking down on gang activity in Minneapolis.

The 10z gang has been a thorn in the side of Minneapolis law enforcement for years, and Toy’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the gang’s operations. By pleading guilty, Toy is admitting to his role in the gang’s illegal activities and taking responsibility for his actions.

The Minneapolis community can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Toy is facing justice for his crimes. The city has seen its fair share of gang violence, and Toy’s guilty plea is a step in the right direction towards making Minneapolis a safer place.

As the investigation continues, it’s clear that the authorities are taking a tough stance on gang activity in Minneapolis. Toy’s plea deal is a warning to other members of the 10z gang: the law is watching, and justice will be served.

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