VALLEJO, Calif. – A Vallejo man is facing serious time in the slammer after being convicted of being a felon in possession of ammunition. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Jeffrey Caldwell, 36, of Vallejo, was found guilty of the crime on [no date given].
The case against Caldwell began on [no date given], when law enforcement officers responded to the Super 8 Motel on 2070 Solano Avenue in Vallejo after multiple callers reported hearing gunshots from inside the building. By the time the officers arrived, Caldwell had barricaded himself in his hotel room and refused commands to surrender. A multi-hour standoff ensued, which ended when Caldwell finally left the room and attempted to flee. A subsequent search of the room discovered a privately manufactured firearm containing one round of ammunition.
Caldwell is prohibited from possessing ammunition due to more than 10 prior felony convictions in California and Arizona, including for assault, burglary, and stalking. This case is the product of an investigation by the Vallejo Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Charles Campbell and Alexander Cárdenas are prosecuting the case. Caldwell is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins on Aug. 22, 2025. Caldwell faces a maximum statutory penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The actual sentence, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has made it clear that they will continue to pursue cases like this one, where individuals with a history of violence are found to be in possession of firearms and ammunition. This case serves as a reminder that the consequences for such actions can be severe.
Caldwell’s conviction and upcoming sentencing are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the law enforcement agencies involved in the case. The community can rest a little easier knowing that those who would seek to harm them are being held accountable.
Jeffrey Caldwell, 36, of Vallejo, was found guilty of being a felon in possession of ammunition. He faces a maximum statutory penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Caldwell is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 22, 2025.
Caldwell’s prior felony convictions include assault, burglary, and stalking. He is prohibited from possessing ammunition due to his extensive criminal history. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities.
The case against Caldwell was investigated by the Vallejo Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Charles Campbell and Alexander Cárdenas are prosecuting the case.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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