Savannah-area residents charged with federal gun crimes, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
A federal grand jury in Savannah has indicted 12 individuals on various firearms offenses and violent crimes. The charges include possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a stolen firearm, and conspiring to commit robbery affecting interstate commerce.
The defendants, who hail from Savannah and surrounding areas, were charged with violating federal laws and could face significant prison time if convicted. The indictments are the result of ongoing investigations by the ATF, FBI, and local law enforcement.
Among the defendants charged are three individuals identified as being affiliated with the Gangster Disciples gang. They will be prosecuted in federal court while their state cases are pending.
Defendants Plair and Scott face a maximum of 20 years in prison for attempting and conspiring to rob a Brinks armored car. Other defendants could face up to 10 years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, or possession of a short-barreled shotgun.
U.S. Attorney Edward Tarver emphasized that the indictments are only accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Each defendant is entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the Government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Carlton R. Bourne, Jr., Theodore S. Hertzberg, Anica C. Jones, Matthew A. Josephson, Jennifer J. Kirkland, Scarlett S. Nokes, and Jennifer G. So.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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