Columbia, South Carolina – A Salem man has entered a guilty plea in federal court on a firearms charge. Justin David Crenshaw, 31, was previously indicted on December 13, 2016, by a federal grand jury for felon in possession of ammunition, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).
Crenshaw was arrested on federal arrest warrants in early December 2016 for the offense and has remained in custody, detained without bond, since that date. He was being supervised by United States Probation following his summertime release from the Bureau of Prisons at the time of the offense.
The facts presented by the government at the guilty plea hearing established that on October 25, 2016, Crenshaw and a colleague entered a residence in Oconee County and initiated a physical assault on a male located in the residence. The male ran outside the house followed by Crenshaw who then fired two rounds during the altercation. Deputies recovered two 9mm ammunition casings from the site of the incident. When interviewed, Crenshaw admitted firing the shots.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with the assistance and cooperation of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. The case has been assigned to First Assistant United States Attorney Lance Crick for prosecution.
United States Attorney Beth Drake announced the plea. Crenshaw will be sentenced after a presentence investigation report is prepared by United States Probation.
Contact Person: Lance Crick (864) 282-2105
Defendant/Respondent Name: Justin David Crenshaw
Criminal Charges: Felon in Possession of Ammunition, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1)
City and State: Greenville, South Carolina
Exact Date: December 13, 2016 (indicted), October 25, 2016 (crime date)
Sentence or Outcome: Currently in custody, detained without bond, awaiting sentencing
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Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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