John Douglas Walker III, Felon in Possession of Ammunition, Oklahoma 2019

In a shocking turn of events, a 39-year-old man from Daisy, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for Felon in Possession of Ammunition. John Douglas Walker III, a 39-year-old resident of Daisy, was handed down the sentence by the Honorable Ronald A. White, U.S. District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee.

The charges against Walker arose from an investigation by the United States Marshals Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. According to the indictment, on or about February 5, 2019, Walker knowingly possessed ammunition that had been shipped and transported in interstate and foreign commerce, despite having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States in the case. The indictment alleges that Walker’s actions were in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2). Walker’s sentence also includes 3 years of supervised release.

The investigation into Walker’s case was a joint effort between the United States Marshals Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced the sentence, which marks a significant victory in the fight against firearms crimes.

Walker’s sentence serves as a reminder that possessing ammunition as a convicted felon is a serious offense. The sentence handed down by Judge White demonstrates the severity with which the courts take such crimes.

As the investigation into Walker’s case continues, residents of Daisy and surrounding areas are left to wonder how such a crime could occur in their community. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma remains committed to ensuring that all individuals are held accountable for their actions.

With this sentence, the community can feel a sense of justice being served. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma will continue to work tirelessly to protect the public and uphold the law.

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