In a move to combat violent gun crimes, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Indiana has announced three new prosecutions as part of its Violent Crime Initiative.
Convicted felons Christopher Walbert, 26, of Montgomery County, Daniel Bowen, 28, and Thomas Montgomery, 39, of Indianapolis, face up to a decade or more in federal prison if convicted. They are accused of illegally possessing firearms.
The new prosecutions were the result of ATF investigations. In early December, Walbert was allegedly found with a .380 caliber handgun, while Bowen was arrested at the Indianapolis International Airport in early August after attempting to bring a multi-caliber rifle onto the premises.
Montgomery, with a decade-long criminal history, was found to be in possession of a 9mm semi-automatic pistol when arrested by Indianapolis law enforcement in early August.
According to U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Hogsett, the Violent Crime Initiative prioritizes combating drug traffickers and habitual criminals who carry and use illegally-possessed firearms. The initiative has charged over 300 defendants with illegally possessing firearms since 2011.
Hogsett noted that Indianapolis has struggled with an increase in high-profile gun crimes in recent years. In response, the U.S. Attorney’s Office teamed up with the ATF and other federal law enforcement agencies to pledge additional resources toward assisting local efforts to combat the rise in violent gun crimes.
The 27 defendants with unsealed federal charges represent more than 100 prior felonies committed in the Indianapolis area, and all now face lengthy prison time if convicted.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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