Walter Edward Bohl, Illegally Possessing a Firearm, Mississippi 2020
Walter Edward Bohl, a 64-year-old resident of Pascagoula, Mississippi, has been brought to justice for a serious crime. On May 20, 2020, Bohl was found to be in possession of a Smith and Wesson, Model M&P 15, 5.56 caliber Rifle during a federal search warrant executed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) at his residence.
The discovery was a significant blow to Bohl, who had previously been committed to a mental institution. This made him prohibited by law from possessing a firearm. The ATF agents' diligent work led to Bohl's downfall, as he was subsequently arrested and charged with knowingly possessing a firearm after having been committed to a mental institution.
Bohl's case did not go unnoticed by the authorities. On June 23, 2020, a federal grand jury indicted him for his crime. He then pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden on August 27, 2020.
The case against Bohl was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrea Jones prosecuted the case, bringing Bohl to justice for his crime.
As a result of his guilty plea, Bohl was sentenced to 37 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. His crime and subsequent sentence serve as a reminder of the serious consequences of breaking the law.
Bohl's case is a prime example of how the authorities will not hesitate to take action against those who commit serious crimes. The sentence handed down to Bohl is a testament to the dedication of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Attorney's Office in bringing criminals to justice.
Defendant: Walter Edward Bohl
Criminal Charges: Knowingly possessing a firearm after having been committed to a mental institution
City and State: Pascagoula, Mississippi
Exact Date: May 20, 2020 (date of discovery), June 23, 2020 (indictment), August 27, 2020 (guilty plea)
Sentence: 37 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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