Christopher Allen, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Indiana 2023

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Defendant’s History of Firearm Offenses Catches Up to Him

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – 29-year-old Christopher Allen of Indianapolis is headed to federal prison after a lengthy history of violating firearms laws. Allen pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and was subsequently sentenced to 57 months in federal prison.

According to court documents, Allen’s troubles with the law began when IMPD officers attempted to stop the vehicle he was a passenger in on November 5, 2019. The driver refused to stop, and Allen fled on foot, leading police on a brief pursuit. During the chase, an officer observed Allen throw a handgun against a shed.

Officers searched Allen and found a $1 bill with three oxycodone pills inside and a small baggie of raw, ground marijuana in his right front pants pocket. Allen eventually stopped running and gave himself up to police. A trained ballistics K-9 partner was used to recover the handgun, which was found about 20 feet from the shed where Allen indicated he’d thrown it.

Allen’s history of firearm offenses dates back to convictions for domestic violence and criminal confinement against the mother of his child. While on probation, he was charged in two new cases, including one for unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. At the time of his arrest, Allen was on community corrections for these offenses.

Zachary A. Myers, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, praised Assistant U.S. Attorney Jayson W. McGrath for his work on the case. The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge James R. Sweeney II, who also ordered Allen to be supervised by the U.S. Probation Office for three years following his release from federal prison.

The case is part of the LEATH Initiative, a partnership among the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana. The initiative focuses on domestic violence offenders who illegally possess firearms.

This case is also part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities. The PSN strategy was launched in 2021, with a focus on fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, and addressing the root causes of violence.