Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm Charge
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – Zachary M. Henderson, 38, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing a firearm while subject to a domestic violence protective order charge, announced Acting United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel.
Henderson was ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term and to pay $100 towards the Crime Victims’ Fund. Henderson was also ordered to forfeit the firearm involved in the offense.
According to the plea agreement, on April 3, 2015, Henderson possessed a loaded handgun that was discovered during a traffic stop conducted by the Council Bluffs Police.
Prior to April 2015, Henderson was convicted of a felony offense and he was subject to a domestic violence protective order.
This matter was investigated by the Council Bluffs Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Henderson’s sentence serves as a reminder of the seriousness of violating federal firearms laws and the consequences that come with such actions.
A sentencing hearing was held on January 19, 2016. Henderson was found guilty of the charges brought against him and will now serve time in prison for his crimes.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant/Respondent: Zachary M. Henderson
Criminal Charges: Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possessing a Firearm while Subject to a Domestic Violence Protective Order
City and State: Council Bluffs, IA
Exact Date: January 19, 2016 (sentencing date)
Sentence or Outcome: 60 months in prison, three years supervised release, and ordered to pay $100 towards the Crime Victims’ Fund
Dollar Amounts: $100
Related Federal Cases
- Andre Kase, Jr., Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Iowa 2013 · Illinois
- Billy Douglas Thorne, Unlawful Firearm Possession by a Felon, Iowa 2012 · Florida
- Tyrone Clifton, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Iowa 2013 · Illinois
- Daniel Reames, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Iowa 2014 · Iowa
- Randy Patrie, Felon in Possession of Stolen Firearms, Iowa 2013 · Illinois
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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