David Perry, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Indiana 2014

South Bend, IN – In a recent development, David Perry, 55, of South Bend, Indiana, has pled guilty to the felony offense of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The case against Perry was the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. According to sources, this charge was filed after Perry was found to be in possession of a firearm, despite being a convicted felon.

Perry’s guilty plea was entered before Magistrate Judge Christopher A. Nuechterlein. The magistrate is recommending that the district court accept the tendered guilty plea. Parties have 14 days in which to object to the magistrate judge’s recommendation. Sentencing has been set for July 30, 2014. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney John Maciejczyk.

If convicted in court, any specific sentence to be imposed will be determined by the judge after a consideration of federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. This means that the final sentence may differ from the original plea agreement.

Perry’s case is one of several recent high-profile convictions in the South Bend area. The city has seen a significant increase in crime rates in recent years, leading to increased efforts by law enforcement to crack down on felons in possession of firearms.

Demarcus Bowling, 21, of South Bend, Indiana, also pled guilty to the felony offense of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. His case was also the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Bowling’s sentencing has been set for July 30, 2014.

In related news, Christopher Simmons, 43, of Goshen, Indiana, was sentenced to 1 year on probation and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine for taking, killing, or possessing migratory birds. Simmons’ case was the result of an investigation by the Department of Fish and Wildlife Services.

In another case, Silvino Alonso-Pineda, 37, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced to 30 months of imprisonment and 3 years of supervised release for illegally re-entering the United States after being deported and having a prior aggravated felony conviction; and possessing cocaine with intent to distribute. Alonso-Pineda’s case was the result of an investigation by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Adam Shetler, 33, of Goshen, Indiana, was sentenced to five years of supervised probation and ordered to pay $32,689.50 in restitution for theft of government property. Shetler’s case was the result of an investigation by the State of Indiana Department of Work Force Development.

Mandatory facts for David Perry’s case include: Defendant/Respondent: David Perry, Exact criminal charges: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, City and state: South Bend, Indiana, Exact date: Not specified, Sentence or outcome: Sentencing set for July 30, 2014, Dollar amounts: None specified.