The grim streets of Muskogee, Oklahoma, witnessed a chilling judicial verdict as JEFFERY A. LOPEZ, a resident of the town of Bunch, was sentenced to 48 months imprisonment for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
This harsh sentence came after a thorough investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations. The defendant, now aged 30, had been indicted in April 2013 and admitted guilt in September 2013.
The crime, as detailed in the Indictment, took place on or around December 11, 2012. JEFFERY A. LOPEZ was alleged to have knowingly possessed a Winchester model 1897 pump shotgun, which had traversed interstate commerce.
Presiding over this solemn hearing was the Honorable Ronald A. White of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma in Muskogee. Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Waters stood as the representative of the United States during the proceeding.
This sentence marks a significant victory for law enforcement in the fight against gun crime within the state, ensuring that those who flout federal firearms laws face severe penalties.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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