EVANSVILLE- In a chilling display of neighborhood intimidation, Christopher Scott Poodry, 33, has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for threatening a neighbor with a gun he possessed illegally. The sentence was handed down after Poodry pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
According to court documents, the incident unfolded on June 5, 2023, when Poodry engaged in an argument with his neighbor outside his Evansville residence. In a moment of terrifying escalation, Poodry retreated indoors and retrieved a rifle, pointing it at his neighbor before concealing the weapon in his ceiling. The frightened neighbor promptly dialed 911. Poodry attempted to hide further evidence by hiding the rifle and more than 71 rounds of ammunition.
With a record that includes felony convictions for dealing methamphetamine and battery against a public safety official, Poodry is explicitly prohibited from owning firearms. His actions in Evansville have once again highlighted the dire consequences of illegal gun possession, especially when carried out by violent felons.
‘This defendant’s actions underscore the risk that violent, illegally armed criminals pose to our communities,’ said Zachary A. Myers, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. ‘Far too many routine disputes escalate into deadly violence when guns are in the hands of folks who have no legal business having them. Working alongside our partners in law enforcement, we will continue to make Evansville safer by removing dangerous, armed criminals from our neighborhoods.’
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Evansville Police Department, and Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office collaborated in investigating this case. U.S. District Court Judge Richard L. Young imposed the sentence, with Assistant United States Attorney Todd S. Shellenbarger leading the prosecution.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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