Laurel Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Possession of Stolen Firearm
A Laurel man, David Dorrow Roundy, 42, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison and three years supervised release for possessing a stolen firearm.
According to court records, Roundy pleaded guilty in August to possession of a stolen firearm, a .22 caliber bolt-action rifle. U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters presided at sentencing.
The incident occurred on March 17, 2017, when law enforcement responded to a series of burglaries near 64th Street South in Billings. A suspect, later identified as Roundy, was seen fleeing on foot after a pickup truck was stolen in the area. Officers pursued the truck, which left the road and became disabled, leading to Roundy’s arrest.
A search of Roundy’s person turned up a rifle magazine and live rounds of ammunition. Further investigation revealed that the ammunition found in the stolen truck was the same brand and caliber as the ammunition found on Roundy. Additionally, a .22 caliber bolt-action rifle was discovered in an irrigation ditch near the scene, which was later traced to the original purchaser who had been the victim of a burglary in March 2017.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Zeno Baucus prosecuted the case, which was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). The program aims to bring together federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to reduce violent crime and make neighborhoods safer.
Roundy’s sentence is a result of his guilty plea to possession of a stolen firearm. He will serve two years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of community policing and collaboration between law enforcement agencies to combat violent crime. As part of the renewed focus on targeting violent criminals, the government continues to work towards making neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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