MARCUS DEVON DALTON, Illegal Firearms Trafficking, Greensboro NC, 2024

A Guilford County man, MARCUS DEVON DALTON, 30, has been sentenced to 121 months in prison for his role in the illegal firearms trafficking in Greensboro, North Carolina.

According to court records, DALTON was involved in the sale of 20 firearms, including AR-15s, from May 2022 to September 2023. The investigation into DALTON’s activities was sparked by a confidential informant who contacted an ATF agent in April 2022.

The ATF agent coordinated multiple controlled purchases with the informant, resulting in DALTON’s arrest and subsequent guilty plea in May 2024. DALTON was also a previously convicted felon, making him ineligible to possess firearms.

U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Hairston, of the Middle District of North Carolina, announced the sentencing. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Greensboro Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole DuPré prosecuted the case under the new criminal provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a federal statute designed to target the unlawful trafficking and straw-purchasing of firearms.

The sentencing brings an end to DALTON’s involvement in the illegal firearms trade, and serves as a reminder of the consequences of such activities. The case serves as a warning to those involved in similar activities, and highlights the importance of the work being done by law enforcement agencies in the fight against firearms trafficking.

DALTON will be subject to supervised release for 3 years after serving his 121-month sentence. The case is a significant victory in the effort to combat firearms trafficking, and demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to keeping communities safe from the scourge of illegal firearms.

The case highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies in the fight against firearms trafficking. The sentence imposed on DALTON serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of engaging in such activities, and the need for communities to work together to prevent the proliferation of illegal firearms.

The sentencing of MARCUS DEVON DALTON brings an end to a months-long investigation into the sale of 20 firearms in Greensboro. The case is a significant victory in the effort to combat firearms trafficking, and demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to keeping communities safe from the scourge of illegal firearms.

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