A Cherokee County man pleaded guilty Tuesday to unlawful possession of a rifle stolen during a burglary at a gunsmith’s residence, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.
Nathan J. Moss, 32, Columbus, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. In his plea, Moss admitted he was arrested Aug. 18 after police chased the vehicle he was driving from Crawford to Cherokee County.
According to the plea agreement, the stolen rifle was an Anderson Model AM-15 5.56-caliber rifle, which was taken four days earlier from M and M Tactical Gunsmithing in Arma, Kan.
Moss, who had a prior felony conviction, was prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm.
Sentencing is set for April 29. Both parties have agreed to recommend a sentence of five years in federal prison.
U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister commended the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Pittsburg Police Department, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the Arma Police Department, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Lanny Welch for their work on the case.
As a result of Moss’ plea, he faces a possible five-year prison sentence for this offense.
Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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