KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A ominous chapter in the annals of criminal activity has been added as William Anthony Chaney, 38, from Blue Springs, Mo., finds himself facing federal charges for illegal ammunition possession. The grim revelation came on July 15, 2025, when a federal grand jury indicted the defendant following a meticulous investigation.
Chaney’s dark past includes convictions in federal court for conspiracy to distribute PCP and conspiracy to commit money laundering back in 2016. Now, this latest charge claims that Chaney was in illegal possession of ammunition that had traversed state lines, a fact he knew all too well, considering his prior felony status. This flagrant breach occurred while Chaney was still on federal supervised release for his previous offenses.
This case is not just another statistic; it’s part of Operation Take Back America, a Department of Justice initiative aimed at eradicating illegal immigration, dismantling cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and safeguarding communities from violent criminals. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kenneth W. Borgnino is leading the prosecution of this case, which was investigated by the Blue Springs Missouri Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF).
Chaney’s charges are mere accusations at this stage, not proof of his guilt. It will be up to a federal trial jury to weigh the evidence and determine his innocence or guilt.
As the nation grapples with the escalating crisis of illegal firearms, this case serves as a stark reminder of the vigilant efforts by law enforcement and the Department of Justice to protect our communities from those who would exploit the vulnerability of our streets.
This harrowing tale underscores the commitment of Operation Take Back America to coordinate resources from Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) to ensure that justice prevails.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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