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Omarion Laparis Rashad, a 21-year-old from Tallahassee, Florida, is facing up to 10 years in prison for possessing a machinegun. The conviction came after a search warrant was executed at his residence on November 25, 2025, where police found a Glock .40 caliber pistol converted to fire as a machinegun, along with marijuana, synthetic cathinone, and ammunition. The search was part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation aimed at rooting out criminal influence in the area. Rashad pleaded guilty to the charges in federal court.
The case was investigated by the Tallahassee Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, with assistance from federal law enforcement partners. The prosecution is part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative, established to eliminate criminal cartels, foreign gangs, and trafficking organizations.
Rashad’s guilty plea marks a significant victory for law enforcement in their efforts to combat violent crime in the Northern District of Florida. The conviction is a result of a whole-of-government approach to addressing the issue, with multiple agencies working together to investigate and prosecute the case.
Sentencing is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 2:00 pm, in the United States Courthouse in Tallahassee. Rashad faces up to 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Florida
- Location: US
- Source: DOJ Press Release
