Cody Lee Pritchett, a 34-year-old resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one count of Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition, a charge that could land him up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000.00 fine.
The guilty plea was announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and it stems from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. According to the Indictment, Pritchett was found to be in possession of a .22 caliber Derringer, a semi-automatic rifle, a short-barreled rifle, and various types of ammunition on February 4, 2025.
Pritchett’s possession of these firearms and ammunition is a serious offense, given his prior conviction of a crime punishable by more than one year imprisonment. The Honorable Gerald L. Jackson, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report.
A U.S. District Court Judge will determine the sentence to be imposed after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. Pritchett was released on bond with conditions pending sentencing. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lewis M. Reagan, who represented the United States in this matter.
The charge of Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition is a serious one, and it reflects the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to crack down on illegal firearm possession. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been at the forefront of these efforts, working to identify and prosecute individuals who illegally possess firearms and ammunition.
In this case, the investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives led to the discovery of Pritchett’s illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. The guilty plea is a significant development in the case, and it highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in combating illegal firearm possession. As the case moves forward, it will be important to watch for any further developments and to see how the sentence is ultimately determined.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has demonstrated a commitment to prosecuting cases involving illegal firearm possession, and this case is no exception. The office has worked tirelessly to bring individuals who break the law to justice, and this guilty plea is a testament to those efforts. As the case comes to a close, it is clear that the justice system is working to hold individuals accountable for their actions, and to keep communities safe from the dangers of illegal firearm possession.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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