HARRISBURG—Donte Christian, a 46-year-old man from Catonsville, Maryland, was sentenced to two years of probation for making false statements during the purchase of firearms in the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Christian was also ordered to pay a $5,500 fine.
According to United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, Christian previously admitted that on four occasions in 2018, he provided a false state of residence and address when purchasing firearms in the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Christian purchased a total of nine handguns.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carlo D. Marchioli prosecuted the case.
This case was prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, the centerpiece of the U.S. government’s violent crime reduction efforts.
PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.
Donte Christian, 46, of Catonsville, Maryland, was sentenced to two years of probation for making false statements during the purchase of firearms.
Exact criminal charges: Making false statements during the purchase of firearms.
City and state: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Exact date: Not specified.
Sentence or outcome: Two years of probation.
Dollar amounts: $5,500 fine.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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