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Oshkosh Man Indicted on Federal Firearm Charges
Whittier P. Ives, 53, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has been indicted on federal firearm charges in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. According to court documents, Ives is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a court-ordered mental health commitment issued by a Winnebago County judge in April 2022 and prior felony convictions in the State of California.
On June 4, 2022, an individual contacted the Omro Police Department and reported that Ives was loading ammunition, magazines, and a long gun into his vehicle. Ives showed the individual a picture of a person on his phone and stated that he was “going to kill him, along with another person and a bunch of other people.” Ives stated he knew these individuals were, at that time, in a “club in Appleton.” Ives further stated that he “had nothing to live for” and “will be the next mass shooter.”
After receiving the tip, Omro law enforcement officers observed a vehicle matching the description of Ives’ vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated, and a search of the vehicle uncovered boxes of ammunition and numerous magazines. In addition, officers recovered a Shield Arms multicaliber SA-15 semi-automatic rifle.
If convicted of possessing the firearm, Ives faces up to ten years’ imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. This case was investigated by the Omro Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Green Bay Resident Agency. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel R. Humble.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
For additional information, contact Public Information Officer Kenneth.Gales@usdoj.gov or call 414-297-1700.
Defendant: Whittier P. Ives
Criminal Charges: Unlawfully possessing a firearm in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1), 922(g)(4), and 924(a)(2)
City and State: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Date: June 4, 2022
Sentence or Outcome: Up to ten years’ imprisonment and a $250,000 fine
Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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