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Defendant Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Illicit Firearm Possession
A Great Falls man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm, despite being prohibited from doing so as a convicted felon.
GREAT FALLS – Daniel Lee Evenson, 35, was found guilty of one count of prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition after a jury trial in October 2025. U.S. Chief District Judge Brian M. Morris presided over the case.
According to court documents, Evenson was the suspect in new crimes in the Great Falls area in September 2023. Law enforcement conducted a search of his residence and seized a loaded 9mm Smith & Wesson pistol from a floor vent in his bedroom. The pistol was later determined to be stolen from a local vehicle in June 2023.
During an interview with law enforcement, Evenson acknowledged his prior felony convictions, his prohibition from possessing firearms, and the stolen nature of the 9mm pistol. He also admitted to committing two hotel robberies with a BB gun, but denied committing a third robbery.
Evenson acknowledged being on probation since around 2017 or 2018 and knew roughly what neighborhood the firearm came from, but claimed he did not steal it. When shown a photograph of the 9mm pistol, Evenson acknowledged it was the same firearm found in the vent in his bedroom.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecuted the case, with the ATF, Great Falls Police Department, Cascade County Sheriff’s Office, and Montana Probation and Parole conducting the investigation. This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative to combat violent crime and protect communities.
Evenson’s sentence includes 180 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release. His prior convictions for violent felonies made him a prohibited person from possessing firearms at the time of the offense.
The case highlights the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat violent crime and protect communities. Evenson’s sentence serves as a reminder that those who break the law will be held accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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