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Felon in Possession of Ammunition Lands Brooklyn Center Man in Federal Prison
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A federal jury has found Damien Kent Hallmon, 40, guilty of illegally possessing ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
According to evidence presented at trial, on August 28, 2022, a Bloomington police officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Hallmon for multiple traffic violations and noticed several indicators of marijuana use. The occupants of the vehicle were asked to step out of the vehicle so it could be searched, and officers found a 9mm firearm with a loaded magazine and no serial number in Hallmon’s girlfriend’s purse.
Hallmon will be sentenced at a later date for his crime. Because he has prior felony convictions, he is prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition at any time. The firearm seized in this case, a Polymer 80, is commonly referred to as a “ghost gun” or a “privately made firearm” (PMF).
This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bloomington Police Department, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Science Lab, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mary S. Riverso and Ruth S. Shnider tried the case. Hallmon was found guilty on one count of possessing ammunition as a felon following a three-day trial before Judge Kate M. Menendez in U.S. District Court.
The guilty verdict comes as a result of the diligent work of law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation. We commend their efforts in keeping our communities safe.
Hallmon’s sentencing has not been scheduled yet, but his conviction is a significant blow to those involved in illegal activities.
Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Category: Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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