Christian M. MacKean, a 37-year-old resident of Eatonton, Georgia, has been convicted of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. On May 7, 2015, MacKean entered a guilty plea before the Honorable Marc T. Treadwell, U.S. District Court Judge, in Macon, Georgia.
The charges stem from an arrest made by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on August 13, 2013. Patrolman Jeff Wilson stopped a Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck on I-75 for speeding. MacKean, the driver and owner of the vehicle, refused to show his driver’s license or an insurance card. Patrolman Wilson noticed a bulge under MacKean’s shirt and suspected there was a weapon. Patrolman Wilson called for backup. When Deputy Kimberly Barnett from the Forsyth Police Department arrived and approached the vehicle, she saw the handle of a black pistol on MacKean’s right side.
It was discovered that MacKean had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for parole violations. During a search incident to this arrest, it was found that MacKean had a loaded pistol in a holster on his right hip and a fully loaded AR-15 rifle in the toolbox of the Silverado. In addition, two plastic bags containing methamphetamine with a combined weight of three grams were found in the truck.
A background check revealed that MacKean had previous felony convictions for possession and trafficking of methamphetamine, as well as possession of cocaine. MacKean is facing a maximum term of 120 months imprisonment, a maximum fine of $250,000, or both, for this offense. He is currently serving a prison sentence in Putnam County. His prison term for this offense will begin once the other sentence has been served.
United States Attorney Michael J. Moore stated that “Due to his prior criminal conduct, Mr. MacKean lost his right to possess a firearm. In addition, he not only illegally possessed a handgun and assault weapon in this case but did so along with one of our most dangerous illicit drugs. At least for the term of the sentence he faces, he will not be a further threat to the safety of the public in this way.”
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms. Assistant United States Attorney Sonja B. Profit prosecuted the case for the Government.
Questions concerning this case should be directed to Pamela Lightsey, Public Information Officer, United States Attorney’s Office, at (478) 621-2603.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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