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Nichiatari Palmer, a 35-year-old Vallejo man, was caught sitting in a parked car with a black AR-15-style rifle and 93 rounds of ammunition on June 26, 2026. Palmer, who has prior felony convictions for vehicle theft, burglary, and second-degree robbery, is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. The incident occurred when law enforcement deputies approached the parked car with the door open, finding the rifle in the driver’s footwell with a live round in the chamber and 37 rounds in the extended magazine. A search of the car revealed two more magazines containing 56 additional rounds.
The Solano County Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Solano County Violent Crimes Task Force conducted the investigation, leading to Palmer’s indictment. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Campbell is prosecuting the case, which is part of the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative to combat violent crime.
Palmer faces a maximum statutory penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted. The charges against him are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat violent crime and make communities safer. The Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative brings together federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, and other public safety partners to coordinate efforts and address specific violent crime and public safety challenges.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Weapons
- Defendant: California
- Location: CA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
