Kalun James Purucker, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Kansas 2012

Salina Man Sentenced for Unlawful Gun Possession

A Salina man has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of a firearm, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s office in Topeka, Kansas.

Kalun James Purucker, 22, of Salina, Kansas, was found guilty of one count of unlawful possession of a firearm after a car he was a passenger in was stopped by the Salina Police on April 9, 2012.

Police recovered a .380 caliber handgun and ammunition from the vehicle. At the time of the stop, Purucker was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a prior felony conviction.

Purucker pleaded guilty to the charge, admitting to the crime in his plea. He was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison.

U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom commended the Salina Police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Hathaway for their work on the case.

The sentence is a reminder of the severe consequences of violating federal firearms laws, and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to keep our communities safe.

Purucker’s sentence serves as a warning to those who would seek to bypass federal laws and put themselves and others at risk.

Grissom’s office will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who break our laws are held accountable, and that our communities remain safe from the threat of gun violence.

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