Gore Man Caught Red-Handed with Illegal Firearm

Girty Caught Red-Handed with Illegal Firearm

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Kelly Don Girty Jr., age 30, of Gore, Oklahoma, has been caught with his hands dirty after pleading guilty to a federal firearm charge.

Girty, a convicted felon, was found in possession of a .22 caliber, bolt action rifle, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce, on January 7, 2024. The charges against Girty stem from an investigation led by the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Girty’s guilty plea, which was accepted by the Honorable Jason A. Robertson, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan E. Soverly represented the United States in the case. Girty will remain in the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing, following the completion of a presentence investigation report.

The investigation that led to Girty’s guilty plea was a joint effort between the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office and the ATF. The case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in keeping communities safe from those who would seek to break the law.

As Girty awaits sentencing, the people of Oklahoma can take comfort in knowing that those who break the law will be held accountable. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Girty’s guilty plea serves as a reminder that those who have been convicted of a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year must be held to a higher standard when it comes to their possession of firearms.

The case is a stark reminder of the consequences of breaking the law and the importance of public safety. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who would seek to harm their communities are brought to justice.