Jordan Bryan Griffie, Straw Purchase of Firearms, Pennsylvania 2021

York Man Sentenced to Probation for Straw Purchase of Firearms

HARRISBURG, PA - May 26, 2021 - Jordan Bryan Griffie, age 22, of York Springs, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to serve two years probation based upon his previously entered guilty plea to straw purchasing three firearms for individuals who were prohibited from possessing firearms.

According to the United States Attorney Gerard Karam, on three separate occasions in 2020, Griffie purchased firearms from a licensed firearms dealer and falsely stated at the time of the purchases that he was the actual purchaser. He subsequently falsely reported that the firearms were stolen because he feared those firearms might be used in illegal activities.

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.

On May 26, 2021, the federal government launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

The case was investigated by the York County Drug Task Force and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Assistant United States Attorney Bruce D. Brandler and former Assistant United States Attorney Paul Miovas prosecuted the case.

Griffie's guilty plea and sentencing are a significant step in reducing violent crime and gun violence in our communities. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the offense and the need to hold accountable those who engage in such activities.

The public can take comfort in knowing that law enforcement and the federal government are working together to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/york-man-sentenced-probation-straw-purchase-firearms