Ky Cheng, Felon in Possession of Firearms, California 2024

LOS ANGELES – In a shocking turn of events, Ky Cheng, a 43-year-old Army veteran from Pomona, has been indicted on federal charges of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. Cheng, who was previously convicted of child pornography, faces a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in federal prison if convicted.

According to court documents, the case stems from a probation search of Cheng’s residence on August 14, 2013. Law enforcement officials from the Pomona Police Department, the United States Marshals Service, the Los Angeles County Probation Department, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation conducted the search and found weapons that prompted the Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad to respond.

The indictment alleges that Cheng illegally possessed eight .45-caliber handguns, two 12-gauge shotguns, one .308-caliber rifle, 46 high-capacity ammunition magazines and approximately 1,200 rounds ammunition.

Cheng was convicted of possession of child pornography in 2007, and he was convicted in Los Angeles Superior Court of failing to register as a sex offender in 2010.

At the time of his indictment, Cheng was already serving a three-year sentence imposed for violating the terms of his probation in the 2010 case. He is currently being held in the Los Angeles County Jail.

The FBI San Gabriel Valley Safe Streets Gang Task Force was brought in to investigate the discovery of the weapons cache. This latest development adds to the already lengthy list of crimes committed by Cheng, further highlighting the need for stricter gun control laws and more effective rehabilitation programs for convicted felons.

The case is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by individuals who have a history of violent and illicit behavior. As the Grimy Times continues to investigate this story, we will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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