Fort Hall Felon Sireech Sentenced for Gun Possession

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POCATELLO – Abe L. Sireech, a 37-year-old Fort Hall resident, has been sentenced to 29 months in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott.

The sentence came after Sireech was found with a loaded semi-automatic rifle and additional magazines during a traffic stop on August 6, 2022. The incident began when Fort Hall Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked outside an owner’s residence. Officers discovered that Sireech was driving under the influence of alcohol and had the firearm next to his leg.

Sireech has been prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition due to an earlier conviction for felony aggravated assault. The court documents indicate he pleaded guilty to illegal possession of the firearm on April 7, 2025. Senior U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill also imposed a three-year supervised release following his prison term.

Acting U.S. Attorney Whatcott praised the efforts of both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Fort Hall Police Department in their investigation and prosecution. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jack Haycock handled the case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a collaborative initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence across communities. The program, which has been strengthened since May 26, 2021, focuses on fostering trust, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused enforcement priorities, and measuring results to create safer neighborhoods.

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