Rance DeWayne Childs, Felon In Possession Of Firearm, Oklahoma 2019

In a shocking turn of events, Rance DeWayne Childs, a 36-year-old Broken Bow man, has pleaded guilty to Felon In Possession Of Firearm in the Eastern District of Oklahoma. The case, which has been making headlines in the region, stems from an investigation by the Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

According to court documents, Childs, who has a prior conviction for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, knowingly possessed a firearm that had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce on or about May 5, 2019. The charges against Childs are punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report. This development marks a significant milestone in the case, and it remains to be seen what the ultimate outcome will be for Childs.

The investigation into Childs' activities was a collaborative effort between the Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The charges against Childs arose from this investigation, and it is clear that law enforcement agencies in the region are committed to keeping their communities safe.

Childs' guilty plea is a sobering reminder of the consequences of violating federal laws. As the case moves forward, it will be interesting to see how the courts address the issue of firearm possession by felons in the region.

In a statement, Special Assistant United States Attorney Courtney Jordan represented the United States in this case. The outcome of the case will have a significant impact on the community, and it is essential to ensure that justice is served.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Rance DeWayne Childs, age 36, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to Felon In Possession Of Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The Indictment alleged that on or about May 5, 2019, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendant, having been convicted of crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report.

Special Assistant United States Attorney Courtney Jordan represented the United States.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edok/pr/broken-bow-man-pleads-guilty-firearm-possession-0