Gregory M. Cox, Firearms Charges, California 2016

VALLEJO, CA – A Vallejo man, Gregory M. Cox, 51, has been indicted on firearms charges, according to Acting United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. Cox, a convicted felon, was found in possession of multiple firearms, including a shotgun and a rifle.

The indictment, returned by a federal grand jury, charges Cox with being a felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a short-barrel shotgun, and unlawful possession of a short-barrel rifle. If convicted, Cox faces a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

On June 2, 2016, Cox was found in possession of a Norinco Model 99 12-gauge shotgun, a Savage Arms Stevens Model 940E 12-gauge shotgun with a shortened 13-inch barrel, and a Surplus Ammo and Arms Model LOW15 .223-caliber M4 assault rifle, with a shortened 10-inch barrel and a flash suppressor. This case is the product of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Vallejo Police Department.

Assistant United States Attorney Ross K. Naughton is prosecuting the case. The charges are only allegations; the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This case is a product of the FBI Safe Streets Task Force initiative.

The FBI Safe Streets Task Force is a collaborative effort to combat violent crime and improve public safety. The task force is comprised of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies working together to identify and disrupt violent crime networks.

Cox’s indictment is a significant development in the ongoing efforts to combat violent crime in the Bay Area. The indictment highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the critical role that the FBI plays in investigating and prosecuting violent crime cases.

The investigation into Cox’s activities is ongoing, and further information may be released as the case progresses.

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