James Michael Olshefskie, Ammunition and Unregistered Firearm Silencers, Florida 2025

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James Michael Olshefskie, a 55-year-old convicted felon from Pensacola, Florida, was found guilty of possessing ammunition and two unregistered firearm silencers. On September 11, 2025, United States Probation Officers visited Olshefskie’s residence as part of his federal post-conviction supervision and discovered the prohibited items in his bedroom. As a convicted felon, Olshefskie was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. The guilty verdict is the latest outcome of the Department of Justice’s Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating violent crime.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey M. Tharp. Olshefskie faces up to 25 years in prison for his crimes. The sentencing is scheduled for June 25, 2026, at the United States Courthouse in Tallahassee before United States District Judge Robert L. Hinkle.

The conviction of Olshefskie demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to keeping communities safe from violent crime. The Department of Justice’s Operation Take Back America has been instrumental in aggressively prosecuting perpetrators of violent crime and protecting law-abiding citizens.

Olshefskie’s guilty verdict serves as a warning to other convicted felons who may be tempted to violate the law. The possession of ammunition and firearm silencers by a convicted felon is a serious offense, and the consequences can be severe.

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