Buomkuoth Lol, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Iowa 2021

A Carroll, Iowa man has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing a firearm after a previous conviction for attempted burglary. Buomkuoth Lol, age 19, from Carroll, Iowa, was sentenced to 27 months' imprisonment after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon.

The crime occurred on May 8, 2020, when Lol possessed a gun and .40 caliber ammunition. He admitted to knowing he was prohibited from possessing guns after being convicted of attempted burglary in Buena Vista County on November 5, 2019.

Lol was sentenced in Sioux City by United States District Court Chief Judge Leonard T. Strand. He must also serve a three-year term of supervised release after the prison term.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.

The case is also part of Project Guardian, the Department of Justice's signature initiative to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws. Project Guardian draws upon the Department's past successful programs to reduce gun violence and improves information-sharing by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Lol is being held in the United States Marshal's custody until he can be transported to a federal prison. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ron Timmons and investigated by the Spirit Lake Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

The case file number is 20-4052. Court file information can be found at ecf.iand.uscourts.gov.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndia/pr/carroll-man-sentenced-federal-prison-possession-firearm-felon