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Kendon Rowcroft-Ivy, a 20-year-old Anchorage man, was involved in a string of illicit firearm transactions, selling unregistered guns, machinegun conversion devices, and even a 3D printed machinegun to individuals in Anchorage, Alaska, between January and February 2025. The sales, which totaled $12,500, were made without the necessary federal firearms license, and the firearms were not registered to Rowcroft-Ivy. The transactions were made over the course of 10 days, with Rowcroft-Ivy selling two firearms, 13 machinegun conversion devices, and a silencer to two individuals.
Rowcroft-Ivy’s actions were discovered, and he was indicted by a federal grand jury in March 2025 on multiple counts, including trafficking in firearms, unlicensed dealing in firearms, and illegal possession of machine guns. Despite being placed on pretrial release with conditions that prohibited him from possessing firearms and controlled substances, Rowcroft-Ivy continued his criminal behavior, leading to his rearrest in September 2025.
A search of Rowcroft-Ivy’s residence and vehicle revealed that he had continued to possess firearms and advertise them for sale on social media, along with marijuana. This blatant disregard for the law and the conditions of his pretrial release ultimately led to his sentencing to 4.75 years in prison.
The case highlights the ongoing issue of firearm trafficking in the United States and the importance of law enforcement efforts to combat this crime. The sentencing of Rowcroft-Ivy serves as a warning to those who would engage in similar illicit activities, and demonstrates the commitment of authorities to keeping communities safe from the dangers of unregistered and illegally trafficked firearms.
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