William Michael Nitschke, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, California 2023

A Vallejo man was sentenced to over three years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to a recent court ruling in Sacramento.

William Michael Nitschke, 52, of Vallejo, was found to be in possession of a Smith & Wesson 9 mm handgun on February 22, 2019.

Nitschke has sustained multiple prior felony convictions and is prohibited from possessing a firearm, making him a prime target for law enforcement agencies.

The case was the product of an investigation by the Solano County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the FBI’s Solano County Violent Crimes Task Force and the Solano County District Attorney’s Office.

Assistant United States Attorney Adrian T. Kinsella prosecuted the case, which was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the federal government’s violent crime reduction efforts.

PSN is an evidence-based program that has proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.

Nitschke was sentenced to 3 years and 10 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

This case highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to address violent crime in the community.

Nitschke’s prior felony convictions include multiple incidents, making him a high-risk individual to be in possession of a firearm.

The Solano County Sheriff’s Office, FBI’s Solano County Violent Crimes Task Force, and Solano County District Attorney’s Office all played key roles in the investigation and prosecution of this case.

Nitschke’s sentencing is a significant blow to the community, as it demonstrates the consequences of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

The Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program has been instrumental in reducing violent crime in the Sacramento area.

The Solano County Sheriff’s Office, FBI’s Solano County Violent Crimes Task Force, and Solano County District Attorney’s Office will continue to work together to address violent crime in the community.

Nitschke’s sentencing serves as a reminder of the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to keep the community safe.

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