Truelove Gets 33 Months for Illegal Ammo

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Timothy Allen Truelove, 50, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is headed to federal prison for 33 months after pleading guilty to one count of Felon in Possession of Ammunition. The sentence, handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Ronald A. White, underscores the Justice Department’s continued crackdown on individuals illegally possessing firearms and ammo.

The case, built by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Cherokee Nation Office of the Attorney General, revealed that Truelove knowingly possessed 179 rounds of ammunition shipped across state lines on January 24, 2024. This occurred despite a prior felony conviction – a clear violation of federal law prohibiting such possession.

Federal prosecutors, led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan E. Soverly, successfully argued that Truelove posed a risk to public safety. The defendant’s history, coupled with the illegal ammunition, warranted a significant prison term. Truelove entered a guilty plea on April 7, 2025, acknowledging his wrongdoing and accepting responsibility for his actions.

This isn’t just a local case; it’s part of a much larger, national push. The Department of Justice has framed this prosecution as a component of Operation Take Back America, a sweeping initiative aimed at dismantling cartels, tackling transnational criminal organizations, and stemming the flow of illegal immigration. It combines resources from the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhoods.

Truelove is expected to begin his non-paroleable sentence on October 3, 2025, at a designated Bureau of Prisons facility. He’ll serve the full 33 months, with no opportunity for early release. The feds are sending a message: convicted felons won’t be allowed to arm themselves, and those who do will face the full weight of the law.

Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and other federal prosecutions across the nation, exposing the underbelly of crime and holding offenders accountable. The ATF and the Cherokee Nation Attorney General’s office have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding any potential links between Truelove and larger criminal enterprises.