In a shocking turn of events, Eric Feldmann, 39, of Fresno, was sentenced to eight years and one month in prison for possessing a live hand grenade, ammunition, and methamphetamine.
According to court documents, on December 24, 2023, Feldmann knowingly possessed an MKII hand grenade with a M204A2 Fuze in his car. The grenade was seized by police and destroyed.
Feldmann also possessed between 50 and 200 grams of methamphetamine in plastic bags. On January 9, 2024, law enforcement officers seized several rounds of ammunition from Feldmann’s storage locker.
Feldmann had been previously convicted of a felony and is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
This case was the product of an investigation by the Fentanyl Overdose Resolution Team (FORT), the Fresno Police Department, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Cody S. Chapple and Justin J. Gilio prosecuted the case.
The charges against Feldmann include possession of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of ammunition and an MKII hand grenade.
Fresno, California – December 31, 2024 – Eric Feldmann, a 39-year-old resident of Fresno, was sentenced to eight years and one month in prison for possessing methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of ammunition and an MKII hand grenade.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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