Timothy Allen Teagan, Gun Crime, Michigan 2022

DETROIT — In a disturbing case of armed extremism, Timothy Allen Teagan, a 23-year-old supporter of the ‘Boogaloo’ movement, was sentenced to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing firearms and ammunition while a drug user, and for making a false statement in connection with the acquisition of a firearm.

According to court records, Teagan is a proponent of the anti-government Boogaloo movement, which advocates for the violent overthrow of the government. On July 17, 2022, Teagan filled out a Firearms Transaction Record, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Form 4473, in connection with the acquisition of a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer in Westland, Michigan. Teagan lied on the ATF Form 4473, stating he was not a drug user, when in fact, he was a frequent and habitual user of marijuana and was also addicted to the drug.

As a result of Teagan’s actions, he was able to purchase a Glock 34, 9-millimeter pistol on July 20, 2022. In addition, in October 2022, Teagan possessed a Diamondback Arms, Inc. DB-15 .556 caliber semi-automatic rifle and ammunition. Teagan stored the rifle and some of the ammunition in his bedroom at his father’s home located in Plymouth, Michigan.

On October 27, 2022, FBI agents executed a search warrant at Teagan’s father’s residence in Plymouth. During the search, agents recovered the DB-15 rifle, Level IV body armor, gas masks, dozens of rounds of rifle and pistol ammunition, an ACOG rifle sight, firearm magazines, and Boogaloo movement flags and patches. The Glock 9-millimeter pistol was recovered from a nearby vehicle.

Teagan’s case is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by armed extremist groups in our communities. ‘Our office stands ready to aggressively prosecute those who seek to circumvent federal firearms laws intended to protect our community,’ stated U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison.

The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Saima Mohsin.

MANDATORY FACTS: Defendant/Respondent: Timothy Allen Teagan, Exact Criminal Charges: Possessing firearms and ammunition while a drug user, and making a false statement in connection with the acquisition of a firearm, City and State: Detroit, Michigan, EXACT DATE: July 17, 2022, Sentence or Outcome: 12 months in prison.

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