Randy D. McReynolds, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Washington 2021

A Spokane man has been convicted of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition in a federal court case.

Randy D. McReynolds, a/k/a “Randall D. McReynolds,” “Randy Del McReynolds,” was found guilty by a federal jury in Spokane on June 30, 2021, of violating 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), 924(a)(2), specifically Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.

The case began with a tip received by United States Probation that McReynolds was in possession of firearms inside his home. A probationary search was conducted, and two backpacks were found containing a 357 revolver and ammunition as well as ammunition for a 9mm pistol. McReynolds presented evidence during the trial that the handgun and ammunition belonged to his son-in-law and that he was unaware of its presence in his home. The government challenged this evidence through recorded jail calls, but the jury found that McReynolds constructively possessed the firearm and ammunition.

“Prosecuting firearm-related crimes continues to be a priority here in the Eastern District of Washington,” said Acting United States Attorney Joseph H. Harrington. “Individuals serving a term of court-ordered supervised release, like McReynolds was in this case, are subject to robust enforcement by the United States Probation Office of release conditions. The community impact of such enforcement effort keeps firearms out of the hands of convicted felons and holds them accountable for their conduct.”

This case was prosecuted under the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program, a federal, state, and local law enforcement collaboration to identify, investigate, and prosecute individuals responsible for violent crimes in our neighborhoods.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the United States Probation Office for the Eastern District of Washington. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Michael J. Ellis and Timothy J. Ohms.