South Bend, Indiana – A local man has been sentenced to 51 months imprisonment for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to a report from the United States Attorney’s Office.
Willie Long, 23, of Elkhart, Indiana was driving an automobile in St. Joseph County, Indiana with a Smith & Wesson handgun in the car when he was stopped and investigated by authorities. Long had been previously convicted of a felony in Elkhart County in 2007. The case was the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Long pleaded guilty to the felony offense and was sentenced to 51 months imprisonment with 18 months supervised release.
The investigation into Long’s possession of the firearm revealed that he had a prior felony conviction, which made him a prohibited person from possessing a firearm. This case highlights the importance of proper background checks and the consequences of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Assistant United States Attorney Frank Schaffer prosecuted the case, which was the result of a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and local law enforcement agencies.
The conviction and sentencing of Willie Long serve as a reminder of the serious consequences of violating federal firearms laws. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity or information regarding firearms to the authorities.
As a result of this case, the community can rest assured that those who break the law will be held accountable. The United States Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that justice is served and that the public is protected from individuals who choose to break the law.
In related news, John Carlisle, a 50-year-old man from New Haven, Indiana was sentenced to 37 months imprisonment for making false statements in connection with a mortgage loan and mortgage insurance. Carlisle was a licensed loan originator in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was involved in a scheme to deceive HUD/FHA by providing false information about the source of funds for mortgage loans. The case was the result of an investigation by the FBI and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Donald Schmid.
Carlisle’s scheme involved providing phony “gift letters” to home buyers, which falsely documented that the funds provided by him and his co-conspirators had come from family or relatives of the buyers. This case highlights the importance of proper regulations and oversight in the mortgage lending industry and the consequences of violating those regulations.
The conviction and sentencing of John Carlisle serve as a reminder of the serious consequences of violating federal laws related to mortgage lending and insurance. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity or information regarding mortgage fraud to the authorities.
Related Federal Cases
- Toby Ray Taylor, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Indiana 2024 · Illinois
- Deyon Washington, Felon in Possession of Firearm, IN 2024 · Indiana
- Andre Kase Jr, Possession of Stolen Firearm, Cedar Rapids IA, 2013 · New Mexico
- Lorenzo Carlos Pfeifer, Felon in Possession, IN 2024 · Illinois
- Romeoville Felon Sentenced to 9 Years for Gun Possession · Illinois
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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