Tyler Lameo, Illegal Machinegun Possession, Pennsylvania 2019

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania - In a shocking turn of events, Tyler Lameo, a 27-year-old resident of Effort, Pennsylvania, has been charged with the illegal possession of a machinegun. According to the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Lameo was charged on June 18, 2019, in a criminal information with the alleged possession of a machinegun.

As per the information, Lameo is accused of possessing a Glock 19 9mm bearing an auto sear from April 20, 2018, through December 18, 2018. The information also seeks forfeiture of several firearms, ammunition, and firearms components, including:

• Glock 19 9mm bearing an auto sear;
• Beretta Model ARX160 bearing a suppressor;
• Iver Johnson Model Champion 12-gauge shotgun bearing a shortened barrel;
• Chiappa Firearms Model SR-556 9mm bearing a shortened barrel;
• Sten 9mm bearing a shortened barrel;
• Partial bump stock; and
• Miscellaneous suppressor components.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Phillip J. Caraballo is prosecuting the case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The PSN program was reinvigorated in 2017 as part of the renewed focus on targeting violent criminals.

Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 10 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.

The case of Tyler Lameo is a stark reminder of the importance of upholding gun laws and ensuring public safety. We will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/effort-man-charged-illegal-machinegun-possession