A man with a history of domestic violence was sentenced to over a year in federal prison for possessing firearms. According to court records, Jamie Hansman, 52, from Glidden, Iowa, was sentenced to 18 months in prison on August 3, 2021, after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a domestic violence misdemeanant.
Hansman’s troubles with the law began on April 18, 2020, when law enforcement received a report of a possible domestic disturbance at his residence. During the investigation, Hansman admitted to possessing a shotgun and led an officer to his bedroom, where the shotgun was found out of its case and next to his bed. A semi-automatic .22 caliber rifle was also discovered in the same location, loaded with 14 rounds of ammunition.
Hansman has five domestic violence convictions, including one that occurred after he was disarmed by police in the instant case. The current gun offense was discovered during an investigation into a possible domestic disturbance. Despite being aware that Hansman was not allowed to possess firearms due to his criminal history, he continued to break the law.
Hansman was sentenced in Sioux City by United States District Court Chief Judge Leonard T. Strand. In addition to his prison term, he was also ordered to serve a 3-year term of supervised release after his release from prison. There is no parole in the federal system.
Hansman is currently being held in the custody of the United States Marshals until he can be transported to a federal prison. The case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an evidence-based program that aims to reduce violent crime in communities.
The case was investigated by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney Forde Fairchild prosecuted the case.
Hansman’s case is a reminder that domestic violence is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences. His possession of firearms after multiple convictions is a clear example of the dangers of allowing individuals with a history of violence to possess deadly weapons.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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