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Jeffery Ryan Black, a 29-year-old Seminole County resident, has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition in Wewoka, Oklahoma. On January 23, 2026, Black was found with a semi-automatic rifle, 65 rounds of ammunition, and three cartridge casings, despite having a prior conviction that prohibits him from owning a gun. The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Tribal Police Department.
Black’s guilty plea was accepted by Magistrate Judge Gerald L. Jackson, who ordered a presentence investigation report to be completed. The U.S. District Court Judge will determine Black’s sentence, which could be up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.
Black will remain in the custody of the United States Marshals Service until his sentencing. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lewis M. Reagan. The guilty plea marks a significant step in holding Black accountable for his actions and ensuring public safety in the community.
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