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Meridian Man Pleads Guilty to Gun Crime
BOISE – A Meridian man faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to a firearm-related charge. Douglas Todd Campbell, Jr., 33, admitted to possessing a gun and ammunition despite being a prohibited person.
According to court documents, Campbell knowingly possessed a Springfield .45 firearm and five rounds of .45 ammunition on January 10, 2012. At the time, he was an unlawful user of a controlled substance.
The charge of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and at least three years of supervised release.
Campbell’s sentencing is scheduled for April 22, 2013, before U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge at the federal courthouse in Boise.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and is being prosecuted by the Special Assistant U.S. Attorney hired by the Treasure Valley Partnership and the State of Idaho to address gang crimes.
The Treasure Valley Partnership is a group of elected officials in southwest Idaho dedicated to regional coordination, cooperation, and collaboration on creating coherent regional growth. For more information, visit treasurevalleypartners.org.
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- State: Idaho
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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