GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: Chuck Allen Eastham, 41, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, has been handed a 24-month sentence for his illegal possession of a firearm. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced the stiff penalty, which also includes three years of supervised release.
Eastham was indicted in March 2014 and pleaded guilty in July 2014 following an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The ATF unearthed that on October 24, 2013, Eastham had knowingly possessed a Marlin Model 30A lever action rifle, a firearm transported in interstate commerce.
The charge stems from Eastham’s prior conviction for a crime punishable by more than one year of imprisonment. He appeared before the Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in Muskogee, who oversaw the hearing. Eastham remains in U.S. Marshal Service custody pending transfer to his designated federal facility.
Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Waters represented the government during the proceedings. The sentence is nonparolable, ensuring Eastham will serve every day of his prison term.
Eastham’s conviction serves as a stark reminder of the strict enforcement of firearms laws in Oklahoma and across the nation. His case underscores the ongoing efforts by federal authorities to combat gun-related offenses.
This article was developed from court documents and official statements, adhering to Grimy Times’ commitment to reporting on criminal activity with accuracy and unflinching detail.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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