A federal grand jury in Norfolk returned an indictment yesterday charging Sean Robert Elliott, 27, with theft of firearms and possessing stolen firearms.
According to the allegations in the indictment, Elliott stole the firearms on Nov. 25, 2016, and on January 27. Elliott is also charged with two counts of possessing stolen firearms, stemming from a series of burglaries and burglary attempts at a Chesapeake sporting goods store that took place last winter.
The indictment is the result of a joint investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Chesapeake Police Department. Dana J. Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Michael B. Boxler, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF’s Washington Field Division, and Col. K.L. Wright, Chesapeake Chief of Police, made the announcement.
Elliott faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison if convicted. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Hudson is prosecuting the case. A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information is located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 2:17-cr-75.
An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty in court. The investigation is ongoing, and the public is urged to come forward with any information related to the case.
The theft of firearms is a serious crime that poses a significant threat to public safety. The ATF and the Chesapeake Police Department are committed to investigating and prosecuting these types of crimes to the fullest extent of the law. The public can report any information about the theft of firearms or any other crime by contacting the ATF or the Chesapeake Police Department.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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