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Fairview Man Convicted of Firearms Charges
BILLINGS – In a shocking turn of events, 59-year-old Lonnie Burdette Porter of Fairview has been convicted of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The verdict was handed down in a Billings court after a two-day trial.
According to prosecutors, Porter’s troubles began on September 24, 2020, when he contacted the Fairview Police to report that guns had been stolen from his home while he was out of town. However, what Porter didn’t reveal at the time was that he was prohibited from possessing firearms due to his probation.
Later that same day, Montana Probation and Parole, along with the Fairview Police, searched Porter’s home and discovered a hole in the floor under his dryer containing a significant amount of firearms. The search also uncovered additional guns located elsewhere in the house.
In total, law enforcement seized thirty-eight firearms, ammunition, and antique firearms from Porter’s home. The following January, eight more guns belonging to the defendant were recovered by the Fairview Police.
Porter’s prohibited status stems from a prior criminal felony conviction in Richland County, Montana. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Colin Rubich and Thomas Godfrey prosecuted the case, which was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Porter was released on conditions pending sentencing, which is set for December 15, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in Billings. The conviction marks a major blow to Porter’s freedom and serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of breaking the law.
The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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