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Atlantic Resident Sentenced for Possessing Stolen Firearm
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – In a shocking turn of events, 42-year-old Gregory Allen Jennings, a resident of Atlantic, Iowa, was sentenced to 46 months in prison for possessing a stolen firearm.
Jennings’ guilty plea came on November 12, 2013, after an investigation revealed that he had received the firearm shortly after it was stolen from a vehicle in Atlantic, Iowa, in January 2013.
The investigation, led by the Atlantic Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, discovered that Jennings was attempting to sell the firearm when it was located by law enforcement.
U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt announced the sentencing, stating that Jennings’ actions were a serious offense. Judge John Jarvey also ordered Jennings to serve three years of supervised release after completing his imprisonment.
Jennings’ case serves as a reminder of the importance of taking stolen property seriously. The investigation and subsequent sentencing are a testament to the hard work of law enforcement agencies in Iowa.
The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa, demonstrating their commitment to upholding the law and keeping communities safe.
As the community processes this news, it is clear that Jennings’ actions will have consequences. The 46-month sentence is a significant reminder that possessing stolen firearms will not be tolerated.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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