Tag: straw purchasing
Sheree Michelle Alexander, Straw Purchasing, South Carolina 2024
⏱ 2 min read Sheree Michelle Alexander, a 50-year-old Summerville woman, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for straw purchasing at least 11 firearms for her son, Jaidan Latrell Alexander, a convicted felon. Between January 2020 and September 2023, Alexander bought guns for her son, despite knowing he was prohibited from possessing…
Alejandro Montemayor, Aiding and Abetting Straw Purchasing, Arizona 2022
⏱ 2 min read Alejandro Montemayor, the 33-year-old owner of AV AZ Firearms in Phoenix, Arizona, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting straw purchasing and failing to report cash payments over $10,000. Between January 6, 2022, and May 29, 2024, Montemayor facilitated the straw purchase of at least 72 firearms, which were then transferred to…
Esteban Yanez, False Statement During the Purchase of a Firearm, Arizona 2026
⏱ 2 min read A Phoenix gun store owner is accused of helping customers avoid background checks by making false statements on ATF forms. Esteban Yanez, 34, allegedly aided and abetted individuals who knowingly lied about being the true buyers, allowing felons to purchase firearms three times, federal prosecutors say. The indictment also alleges Yanez…
