Thomas Christopher Joseph, Felon In Possession Of Firearm, Oklahoma 2023

Muskogee Man Convicted of Felon In Possession Of Firearm

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Thomas Christopher Joseph, age 51, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, was recently convicted of Felon In Possession Of Firearm after entering a guilty plea in federal court.

The indictment alleges that on or about January 8, 2018, Joseph knowingly possessed a firearm in and affecting commerce, a 9mm semi-automatic pistol, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

According to court documents, the charges arose from an investigation by the Broken Bow Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States in the case. The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, 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.

The offense is punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine, or both. However, if the court deems Joseph to be an Armed Career Criminal, the offense is punishable by not less than 15 years imprisonment.

Joseph's guilty plea was entered on [no date provided]. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris. The investigation was conducted by the Broken Bow Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Defendant's Information:

Defendant: Thomas Christopher Joseph, 51, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Criminal Charges: Felon In Possession Of Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1), 924(a)(2) and 924(e)

City and State: Muskogee, Oklahoma

Exact Date: January 8, 2018

Sentence or Outcome: Guilty plea; up to 10 years imprisonment, up to $250,000.00 fine, or both

Dollar Amounts: $250,000.00

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edok/pr/broken-bow-man-pleads-guilty-firearm-possession