A 23-year-old marijuana user from Dubuque, Iowa, has pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing a firearm. Geromey Gilliand admitted to being an unlawful user of marijuana on November 28, 2012, when police officers arrested him in Dubuque on an outstanding arrest warrant.
During a search incident to arrest, officers found marijuana and a loaded .22 caliber pistol in Gilliand’s backpack. The serial number on the gun had been scratched off, making it difficult to trace its origins. This discovery led to Gilliand being charged with one count of possession of a firearm by an illegal drug user.
Gilliand pleaded guilty to the charge on January 31, 2013, in federal court in Cedar Rapids. His plea hearing revealed that he was aware of the laws regarding firearm possession and drug use, yet chose to disregard them. This reckless behavior has put him at risk of facing serious consequences.
Sentencing for Gilliand will be set after a presentence report is prepared. He remains in custody of the United States Marshal pending sentencing. Gilliand faces a possible maximum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, $100 in special assessments, and 3 years of supervised release following any imprisonment.
This case is being prosecuted as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a cooperative local, state and federal program aimed at the enhanced prosecution of gun crimes. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel C. Tvedt and was investigated by the Dubuque Police Department, the Dubuque Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
The guilty plea is a significant step in holding Gilliand accountable for his actions. As the case moves forward, it will be important to consider the potential consequences of his behavior and the impact on the community. Court file information is available at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl, with the case file number being CR 12-1023.
In conclusion, the case of Geromey Gilliand serves as a reminder of the importance of enforcing laws related to firearm possession and drug use. The collaborative efforts of local, state, and federal agencies have led to the successful prosecution of this case, and it is hoped that it will serve as a deterrent to others who might consider engaging in similar behavior.
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