Gregory R. Alexander, Gasoline Bomb Possession, Louisiana 2013

State: Louisiana
Category: Weapons
Source: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/orleans-man-gregory-r-alexander-pleads-guilty-possession-flammable-liquid-bomb" style="color:#cc0000;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOJ Press Release â†—

GREGORY R. ALEXANDER, a 35-year-old resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today in federal court before U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier to a violation of the National Firearms Registration Act, specifically possession of a destructive device commonly known as a gasoline bomb, which was not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, announced U.S. Attorney Dana Boente.

According to court documents, on February 25, 2013, ALEXANDER attempted to destroy his truck with a flammable liquid (gasoline) bomb while it was parked at a local bank. He then filed an insurance claim claiming his truck had been stolen earlier.

ALEXANDER faces a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years incarceration. Sentencing has been scheduled for November 14, 2013.

This case was investigated jointly by Special Agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) along with bomb squad members and detectives from the New Orleans Police Department and Arson investigators of the New Orleans Fire Department.

This case is being prosecuted by Tony Sanders of the Violent Crimes Unit.

Alexander’s actions were a desperate attempt to destroy evidence and defraud his insurance company. His guilty plea is a significant step towards justice being served.

The people of New Orleans can rest a little easier knowing that this threat has been neutralized, and Alexander will face the consequences of his actions.

This case highlights the importance of the National Firearms Registration Act and the need for proper registration and handling of destructive devices.

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