Laura Gema Carroll, a 36-year-old resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for one count of Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition.
The charge arose from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Tahlequah Police Department, which found that Carroll possessed a semi-automatic pistol and five rounds of ammunition after having been previously convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year imprisonment.
According to investigators, the incident occurred on June 12, 2024, when Carroll was found to be in possession of the firearm and ammunition. On March 19, 2025, Carroll pleaded guilty to the charge, acknowledging her wrongdoing and accepting responsibility for her actions.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that brings 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. The program was launched on May 26, 2021, with the goal of strengthening PSN based on core principles such as fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations, and setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, Chief U.S. District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the hearing, which resulted in Carroll’s sentence of 15 months in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kevin Gross and T. Cameron McEwen represented the United States in the case, working to ensure that justice was served and that Carroll was held accountable for her actions.
The sentencing of Laura Gema Carroll serves as a reminder of the importance of enforcing federal firearm laws and the consequences of violating them. By working together, law enforcement agencies and the community can help to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The case also highlights the effectiveness of Project Safe Neighborhoods, which has been successful in reducing crime and improving public safety in communities across the country.
In addition to the sentence, the case also highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the community. By reporting suspicious activity and working together, we can help to prevent crimes like this from occurring in the first place and create a safer, more just society for everyone. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma will continue to work tirelessly to prosecute cases like this and to protect the public from those who would seek to harm them.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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