Three Ohio men face federal charges after authorities uncovered a cache of illegal firearms. Joshua Burgess, 21, from Niles, Ohio, is accused of being a felon in possession of a Rossi .22 caliber revolver and ammunition, stemming from a previous burglary conviction.
Donte Butcher, 24, from Ravenna, Ohio, faces charges for being a felon in possession of two handguns and ammunition after a prior assault conviction. The arsenal includes a Cobra Enterprises semi-automatic pistol and a Glock .40 caliber firearm.
Harold Travis, 44, of Warren, Ohio, is charged with both being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition and possession with the intent to distribute heroin. Travis’ collection includes multiple guns and rounds of ammunition, all obtained after previous convictions for robbery and cocaine distribution.
The investigation leading to these charges was a joint effort between the ATF, Austintown Police, Ravenna Police, and the U.S. Marshal Service’s Violent Fugitive Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney David M. Toepfer is prosecuting the cases.
According to federal law, sentences will be determined by the court after considering unique case factors, including prior criminal records and roles in the offenses. Sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, usually less than that amount.
These charges are merely accusations, with a defendant entitled to a fair trial where the government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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