A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm.
Timothy S. Brandkamp, 64, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 15 years in federal prison without parole.
Brandkamp was sentenced as an armed career criminal due to his prior felony convictions.
On March 13, 2024, Brandkamp pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Brandkamp admitted he was in possession of a Taurus 9mm pistol and approximately 12 rounds of ammunition from Oct. 14 to 20, 2022.
Brandkamp was arrested on Oct. 14, 2022, for violating the conditions of his supervised release in an unrelated federal case.
While he was incarcerated, he contacted a relative and asked her to remove items from his residence that a ‘felon was not supposed to have.’
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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