Grimy Times Exclusive: Richard Eric Greeson, 47, of Carrollton, Georgia, has been sentenced to seven years in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. following a guilty plea to engaging in the business of manufacturing and dealing firearms without a license and possession of methamphetamine.
Greeson, who has a history of child molestation, was first sentenced to imprisonment followed by 10 years of probation in 2008 after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated child molestation and six counts of child molestation involving a six-year-old girl. However, in September 2022, his probation officer discovered that Greeson was allegedly manufacturing firearms at his home in Carroll County, Georgia.
During a search of Greeson’s truck, his probation officer found firearm trigger components, cleaning parts, and ammunition. The search of his home revealed a firearms workshop in one of his bedrooms, as well as an industrial drill, a jig, and a partially milled firearm receiver. In a wooded area behind his home, police discovered a gun case containing a fully assembled, unserialized semiautomatic rifle, a milled out lower AR receiver, more than 400 rounds of ammunition, and eight high-capacity magazines.
Greeson was arrested on December 14, 2022, during a traffic stop, and officers seized a bag of methamphetamine, a small quantity of marijuana, and two glass pipes from inside his truck. He was indicted by a grand jury on December 12, 2022, for violating federal firearms laws.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with assistance from the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, and Carrollton Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg prosecuted the case as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence.
Richard Eric Greeson’s sentencing marks a significant victory in the fight against ghost guns and methamphetamine trafficking in Georgia. As our communities continue to grapple with the effects of gun violence and substance abuse, it is crucial that law enforcement and prosecutors work together to bring perpetrators to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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