Armed career criminal PERCY LEE STROTHER JR., 47, has been charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the allegations in the indictment, on October 12, 2018, and January 5, 2019, STROTHER was found to be in possession of firearms, namely, a Beretta, Model 92F, 9 millimeter semi-automatic pistol and a Jennings, Model Bryco 59, .380 caliber semi-automatic pistol.
Because he has prior felony convictions in Hennepin and Dakota Counties, STROTHER is prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms at any time. If convicted of the charges, STROTHER faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison.
This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Minneapolis Police Department, and the Plymouth Police Department. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative that brings together federal, state, and local law enforcement to combat violent crime.
United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald announced the federal indictment charging STROTHER. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Bradley M. Endicott. STROTHER will make his initial appearance in U.S. District Court at a later date.
The charges contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The investigation and subsequent indictment demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating violent crime and enforcing federal firearms laws.
The defendant, PERCY LEE STROTHER JR., 47, of Minneapolis, Minn., faces serious consequences if convicted. The mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison reflects the severity of the charges and the importance of enforcing federal firearms laws. The public can stay informed about this case and other federal crime news through the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Minnesota, website and social media channels.
For more information, contact the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Minnesota, at (612) 664-5600. Additional news and updates are available on the Grimy Times website, as well as on Twitter and Facebook.
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Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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