Devontae Jones, Gun Trafficking, New York 2024
A Georgia man has been slapped with federal charges for allegedly trafficking guns in New York.
Devontae Jones, 27, of Atlanta, Georgia, has been indicted on four counts of dealing firearms without a license and transferring a machine gun, according to U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew T. McGrath, who is handling the case, stated that in February 2024, the ATF began investigating Jones, who was believed to be trafficking illegal firearms, including machine guns, from Atlanta, Georgia to the Rochester, NY, area.
The ATF conducted a series of controlled firearms purchases from Jones, who shipped the firearms from Atlanta to Rochester. A total 20 firearms, including four machine guns, were purchased from Jones between February and May 2024.
Jones was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Colleen D. Holland and detained.
The indictment is the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Bryan Miller, and the United States Postal Inspection Service, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Ketty Larco Ward, Boston Division.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Devontae Jones faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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