The streets of Okmulgee County just got a little safer thanks to a guilty plea by local resident Steven William Burden.
Burden, age 46, of Henryetta, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to one count of Felon in Possession of an Explosive.
The Indictment alleged that on November 16, 2020, Burden knowingly possessed thirty-one semi-gelatin dynamite sticks after having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
The charge arose from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and the Tulsa Police Department.
Burden’s case is a stark reminder of the dangers of explosive materials in the wrong hands. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives works tirelessly to keep our communities safe from such threats.
The Honorable Jason A. Robertson, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua Satter represented the United States in this matter.
Burden’s guilty plea is a significant step towards justice, and we commend the hard work of law enforcement agencies involved in this case. The outcome of this case serves as a warning to others who would seek to put our communities at risk.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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