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Minneapolis Man Pleads Guilty to Unregistered Firearm
A Minneapolis man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of an unregistered firearm, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats. Nicholas Robert Briski-Smith, 25, entered a guilty plea today before U.S. District Judge Nancy E. Brasel to one count of unlawfully possessing an unregistered firearm.
According to court documents, in July 2021, law enforcement officers obtained a search warrant for a Minneapolis residence associated with Briski-Smith, who had “probable cause pickup” warrants for two recent alleged felony assaults, one of which involved a shooting, and multiple outstanding warrants. While conducting surveillance in preparation for the execution of the search warrant, officers observed Briski-Smith exit his residence and drive away in a vehicle. Officers followed Briski-Smith to a nearby corner store where they took him into custody.
Following the arrest, officers recovered a loaded Stevens Arms 12-gauge short-barreled shotgun that was concealed and affixed to Briski-Smith’s chest. The short-barreled shotgun was modified with a cut stock and barrel, both covered with electrical tape. During the search of Briski-Smith’s residence, officers located a Marlin, semiautomatic, .22-caliber rifle, an empty magazine for a semiautomatic firearm, a .45-caliber muzzle loader, and 17 rounds of various ammunition.
This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Minneapolis Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin Bejar is prosecuting the case.
Briski-Smith pleaded guilty to one count of unlawfully possessing an unregistered firearm. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled for a later date.
In a statement, Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats said, “The ATF and Minneapolis Police Department worked diligently to bring this case to justice. We will continue to work tirelessly to keep our communities safe from the dangers of unregistered firearms.”
Nicholas Robert Briski-Smith, 25, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawfully possessing an unregistered firearm. The crime occurred on July 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Briski-Smith will face sentencing at a later date.
Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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