NORFOLK, Va. – Larry Donnell Parrish III was sentenced to almost four years for his role as a straw-purchaser in the Franklin-based Crip gang known as the 00 Gang.
‘Straw purchasing firearms is a very serious crime,’ said G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. ‘Convicted felons have forfeited their Second Amendment right to bear arms, and those who choose to straw purchase will be investigated and prosecuted.’
Parrish, 24, purchased at least seven guns from federally licensed stores for gang members who were felons or planned violent crimes. One of the guns was recovered in Washington, D.C., just 10 days after purchase.
‘ATF is committed to keeping firearms out of the hands of gang members and those intent on committing violent crimes,’ said Ashan Benedict, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF Washington Field Division. ‘This investigation highlights ATF’s commitment to protecting the public.’
Parrish also possessed an illegal gun himself after straw-purchasing multiple weapons. He is a known drug-user prohibited from possessing firearms.
‘Participation with our federal partners through Project Safe Neighborhoods has enabled us to address numerous concerns,’ said Robert Porti, Deputy Chief of Franklin Police. ‘Joint investigations such as this have been successful in apprehending and prosecuting criminals like Parrish.’
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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