A local man has been sentenced to 100 months in prison for a firearm-related crime. Tyrone Franklin, 35, of Michigan City, Indiana was sentenced to 100 months imprisonment with 3 years supervised release after pleading guilty to the felony offense of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
According to documents filed in this case, on July 24, 2013, Franklin possessed a Rock Island semi-automatic handgun. Franklin had been previously convicted of a felony in Porter County Superior Court in 2004. This case was the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Assistant United States Attorney Frank Schaffer prosecuted the case. It is unclear what led to the decision to plead guilty, but federal officials say that Franklin’s previous conviction made him ineligible to possess a firearm.
Franklin’s sentence is a significant blow to those who would seek to possess firearms illegally. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives works tirelessly to prevent such crimes from occurring, and this case is a testament to their dedication.
As the investigation unfolded, it became clear that Franklin had indeed possessed a firearm, despite being a convicted felon. This is a serious offense, and one that will not be taken lightly by federal officials.
The case serves as a reminder that possessing a firearm as a convicted felon is a serious crime, and one that will result in severe punishment. Franklin’s 100-month sentence is a stark reminder of the consequences of such actions.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana announced the sentencing, praising the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in bringing the case to justice.
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