In a shocking turn of events, a 23-year-old woman from Huntsville, Alabama, has pleaded guilty to transporting stolen firearms across state lines. Brittany Bauer, 23, of Huntsville, Alabama, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess and transport stolen firearms in interstate commerce and transportation of stolen firearms in interstate commerce.
According to court documents, in January and February 2013, Bauer, along with co-defendants Britten Parsons and Alex Brasington, transported nine stolen firearms in interstate commerce from Alabama to Louisiana.
The investigation revealed that the firearms had been stolen during residence burglaries in Huntsville, Alabama. On February 14, 2013, agents conducted a search of Bauer’s New Orleans apartment and found five stolen firearms and approximately 1700 rounds of ammunition.
Court documents reflect that agents also recovered four stolen firearms and ammunition that Bauer, Parsons, and Brasington sold to individuals in New Orleans.
U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo set sentencing for January 8, 2015. U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite praised the work of the ATF New Orleans Division Office, New Orleans Police Department, Pearl River (LA) Police Department, Pearl River County (MS) Sheriff’s Office, and Huntsville Police Department in investigating this matter.
Assistant United States Attorney Nolan D. Paige is in charge of the prosecution. This case highlights the ongoing struggle to combat gun smuggling in the United States.
The guilty plea underscores the Office’s continued commitment to prosecuting those who illegally transport stolen firearms into our District.
Defendant: Brittany Bauer
Crime: Conspiracy to possess and transport stolen firearms in interstate commerce and transportation of stolen firearms in interstate commerce
City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana
Exact Date: January 8, 2015
Sentence: Sentencing set for January 8, 2015
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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