Kortney D. Moore, Illegal Machine Gun, Ohio 2019

An Akron man has been charged with possessing an illegal machine gun, authorities announced. Kortney D. Moore, 21, was indicted on one count each of being a felon in possession of a firearm, illegal possession of a machine gun, and possession of an unregistered firearm.

Moore was charged with possessing a Glock 9 mm pistol with an installed conversion device that allowed the handgun to be fired fully automatic on April 2, 2019. In addition to the machine gun charge, Moore was also found to be in possession of a firearm despite being a convicted felon.

“Adding this specific part to a handgun to make it fully automatic makes that firearm illegal and puts the public at risk,” said U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman. “We will work with our law enforcement partners to prosecute all firearms violations, and especially to stop the flow of these parts into the country.”

“The possession of illegal firearms is a violation of federal law and a threat to public safety,” said Jonathan T. McPherson, Special Agent in Charge of ATF’s Columbus Field Division. “ATF will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to protect our communities.”

This case is being investigated by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Joyce following an investigation by the ATF and Akron Police Department. If convicted, Moore’s sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including his prior criminal record, his role in the offenses, 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. 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.

Kortney D. Moore, Defendant

Exact Criminal Charges: Being a felon in possession of a firearm, illegal possession of a machine gun, and possession of an unregistered firearm

City and State: Akron, Ohio

Exact Date: April 2, 2019

Sentence or Outcome: currently pending

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