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Mauldin Man Sentenced to 77 Months for Conspiracy and Weapons Charges
A 32-year-old man from Mauldin, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for conspiracy to steal mail and making a false statement to purchase a firearm. Denis B.L. Kearney was found guilty of violating Title 18, United States Code, Section 371, and Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(a)(6), respectively.
The evidence presented at the change of plea hearing revealed that Kearney was part of a larger conspiracy to steal mail, make fraudulent identification documents, create counterfeit checks, and create fraudulent prescriptions. On January 25, 2014, law enforcement recovered a number of incriminating items from a vehicle driven by Kearney and his associates, including fraudulent prescriptions, multiple false identification documents, and genuine means of identification.
The materials seized were used by Kearney to aid in the commission of fraud. Further investigation revealed that four days prior to the search of the automobile, Kearney used a false identification document when purchasing a firearm from a licensed dealer in Anderson, South Carolina. This action was in direct violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(a)(6), which prohibits the making of false statements to purchase a firearm.
Multiple prior felony convictions also barred Kearney from owning or possessing any firearm. The case was investigated by agents from the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Greer Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Bill Watkins of the Greenville office handled the case.
United States District J. Michelle Childs of Greenville sentenced Kearney to 77 months in the Federal Bureau of Prisons. This sentence reflects the severity of Kearney’s crimes and serves as a warning to others who would engage in similar activities.
Kearney’s case serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant in our communities and reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities. The United States Postal Inspection Service and the Greer Police Department worked tirelessly to bring Kearney to justice, and their efforts should be commended.
Contact: Bill Watkins, 864-282-2100
Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption|White Collar Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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