Gun Runner Busted

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Deverin Myers, a 22-year-old from University City, has been caught multiple times with firearms equipped with machine gun conversion devices (MCDs) in St. Louis. On August 21, 2024, and again on August 18, 2025, Myers was found with MCD-equipped guns, including a Shadow Systems MR920 and a Glock 19. Myers, who had previously been arrested for possessing an MCD in 2023, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a machine gun and one count of receiving a firearm while under indictment.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) investigated the case, which involved Myers discarding a micro-Draco pistol while fleeing from officers. The Glock 19 was found loaded with 35 rounds of ammunition, and the micro-Draco had been purchased just five days earlier, after Myers was indicted on a previous charge.

Myers faces up to 10 years in prison for the machine gun charges and up to five years in prison for the charge of receiving a firearm while under indictment. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Szczucinski.

The use of MCDs to convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic machine guns is a serious offense, and Myers’ repeat offenses demonstrate a clear disregard for the law. The guilty plea is a significant step towards holding Myers accountable for his actions.