Robert James Truby, Federal Firearms Violations, Wyoming 2014

Robert James Truby, a resident of Medicine Bow, Wyoming, has been convicted of federal firearms violations, officials announced today. The 66-year-old Truby was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of an unregistered firearm, specifically a sawed-off shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches.

The conviction was handed down by a federal jury after a two-day trial in the U.S. District Court in Casper. Truby's sentencing is scheduled for April 29, 2014, before Federal District Court Judge Skavdahl.

The investigation into Truby's activities was a joint effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the Albany County Sheriff's Office, and the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation Crime Lab.

Truby's conviction is a significant blow to those who would seek to evade the law and possess firearms illegally. It serves as a reminder that law enforcement agencies are committed to keeping our communities safe and holding accountable those who would put others at risk.

As the investigation revealed, Truby's possession of the unregistered firearm and his status as a felon made him a danger to himself and others. His conviction is a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement agencies in Wyoming.

The exact nature of Truby's sentence has yet to be determined, but it is expected to be severe given the gravity of the charges. The full extent of the sentence will be announced at the time of Truby's sentencing hearing.

Robert James Truby is scheduled to be sentenced on April 29, 2014, for his conviction on two counts: 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) (felon in possession of a firearm) and 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d) (possession of an unregistered firearm).

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wy/pr/medicine-bow-resident-convicted-federal-firearms-violations