Jeremy P. Barnette, Making False Statement in Firearm Purchase, Ohio 2014

A federal grand jury has returned a one-count indictment charging Jeremy P. Barnette, age 28, of Ravenna, Ohio, with making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer.

The indictment alleges that on or about March 27, 2014, Barnette, in connection with the acquisition of three firearms, stated on the Firearm Transaction Report that he was purchasing the firearms for himself, when he was, in fact, purchasing the firearms for another individual who was a convicted felon.

The firearms in question include a Norinco, Model 84S-1, 5.56x45 rifle; a Ruger, Model 03800, 45 ACP pistol; and a Glock, Model 19, 9mm pistol, from Ohio Trading, 8855 State Street, NE, Louisville, Ohio.

If convicted, Barnette's sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including his prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offense and the characteristics of the violations. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and, in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The matter is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jason M. Katz.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government's burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Barnette, a resident of Ravenna, Ohio, faces charges of making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer. The indictment alleges that he lied about purchasing the firearms for himself, when in fact, he was purchasing them for another individual who was a convicted felon.

According to the indictment, the firearms in question include a Norinco, Model 84S-1, 5.56x45 rifle; a Ruger, Model 03800, 45 ACP pistol; and a Glock, Model 19, 9mm pistol, from Ohio Trading, 8855 State Street, NE, Louisville, Ohio.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/ravenna-man-charged-making-false-statement-firearm-purchase