Ryan Kelly Chamberlain II, Possession of Improvised Explosive Device, California 2014

San Francisco, California – On June 2, 2014, Ryan Kelly Chamberlain II, a 42-year-old resident of San Francisco, was arrested near Crissy Field after a recent manhunt. Chamberlain is now facing serious charges for possession of an improvised explosive device and a firearm with a removed serial number.

According to the indictment, Chamberlain possessed a destructive device that was not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. The device was an improvised explosive device complete with a power source, wire conductors, switching mechanism, shrapnel, and a remote controlled detonation system.

The charges against Chamberlain are serious and carry significant penalties. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, followed by a 3-year period of supervised release, and a $10,000 fine for violating 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d). He also faces a maximum sentence of 5 years in prison, followed by a 3-year period of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine for violating 18 U.S.C. § 922(k).

Chamberlain made his initial appearance in federal court in San Francisco on June 3, 2014, and is scheduled to appear for a detention hearing on June 16, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., before the Honorable Nathanael Cousins, United States Magistrate Court Judge.

Chamberlain’s case is the result of an investigation by the FBI, ATF, and ICE HSI. The prosecution is being led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Philip J. Kearney, with the assistance of Patricia Mahoney.

An indictment merely alleges that crimes have been committed, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Chamberlain’s current status is pending trial, and the outcome of the case is yet to be determined.

The case highlights the importance of vigilance in the community and the need for law enforcement agencies to work together to prevent and investigate crimes. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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