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Covington Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing and Making Silencers
ROBERT LYONS, a 33-year-old man from Covington, Louisiana, pleaded guilty yesterday to federal firearms violations. LYONS faces serious charges for possessing firearm silencers that were not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record.
According to court documents, LYONS was found to be in possession of firearm silencers on March 3, 2017. These silencers were not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, violating Title 26, United States Code, Sections 5841, 5861(d), and 5871. Additionally, LYONS made firearm silencers without obtaining prior approval from the federal government or paying the requisite tax, in violation of Title 26, United States Code, Sections 5822, 5861(f), and 5871.
The Court set sentencing in this matter for March 21, 2019. LYONS faces, as to each count of the indictment, a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years, a fine of $10,000, up to three years per count of supervised release after imprisonment, and a $100 special assessment.
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an evidence-based program that focuses on reducing violent crime by partnering with local stakeholders to identify and address pressing violent crime problems in the community.
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives in investigating this matter. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Maria M. Carboni.
This case highlights the importance of registering and properly handling firearm silencers to ensure public safety. As part of the investigation, authorities discovered that LYONS’ actions posed a significant risk to the community.
The guilty plea serves as a warning to those who would seek to skirt the law and manufacture or possess unregistered firearm silencers. The public can rest assured that law enforcement agencies will continue to crack down on such activities to keep our communities safe.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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