GRIMY NEWS ALERT: Nicholas Wayne Finley, 27, and Jason Dean Atkinson, 42, both from Havana, FL, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. The charge comes as no surprise to residents of the small town, where illegal arms and drugs are a persistent threat.
The duo faced their arraignment in Tallahassee on August 11, 2025, with trial set for October 20, 2025. Each faces up to fifteen years behind bars per count if convicted.
According to U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin, the investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, with Assistant United States Attorney James A. McCain handling the prosecution. The charges are part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative targeting illegal immigration, cartels, and transnational criminal organizations.
Despite the indictment being an allegation of federal law violation, not evidence of guilt, both men are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida plays a crucial role in enforcing federal laws and protecting communities from violent crime. For more information on public court documents and the office, visit the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida website.
This case underscores the Department of Justice’s commitment to Operation Take Back America, which aims to safeguard communities from the grips of organized crime and illegal activity.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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