Justin David Crenshaw Pleads Guilty to Felon in Possession of Ammunition Charge

Columbia, South Carolina – In a shocking turn of events, 31-year-old Justin David Crenshaw of Salem has entered a guilty plea in federal court for his involvement in a firearms charge. According to sources, the incident took place on October 25, 2016, at a residence in Oconee County.

Details of the incident reveal that Crenshaw and a colleague 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.

Crenshaw’s plea comes after he 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). Prior to his indictment, Crenshaw was arrested on federal arrest warrants in early December for the offense and has remained in custody, detained without bond, since that date.

United States Magistrate Judge Kevin F. McDonald accepted Crenshaw’s plea. The 31-year-old Salem man will be sentenced after a presentence investigation report is prepared by United States Probation.

Contact Person: Lance Crick (864) 282-2105

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