York County Man Faces Federal Indictment Over Illegal Firearm Possession

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man faces federal charges after a grand jury indicted him for illegal possession and the obliteration of firearm serial numbers, authorities disclosed. Andie Hartley, 38, of Felton, Pa., was charged by a federal grand jury on February 5 for owning firearms despite prohibitions against him. The indictment came after an investigation revealed that on April 9, 2024, Hartley was found in possession of two firearms. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, these were identified as a Smith and Wesson .40 caliber pistol and a .22 caliber H&R Victor revolver, … Read more

Orange County DA Secures Conviction in High-Stakes Parolee Firearm Possession Case

Goshen, N.Y. – Justin Babik, a 47-year-old resident of Goshen, faces up to 15 years in prison after being convicted on charges of illegal weapon possession. The verdict was delivered following a jury trial in Orange County Court, where Babik was found guilty of criminal possession of a weapon in the second and fourth degrees. The charges stemmed from an incident on May 8, 2024, when Babik reportedly became embroiled in a heated argument with his son, during which he sent threatening text messages. Alarmed, his son contacted the Village of Goshen Police Department. Babik … Read more

Sweep of Indictments Hits Wisconsin: Major Drug and Firearm Charges Laid Against Multiple Suspects

MADISON, Wis. — A series of indictments were announced by a federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, resulting in several arrests across the state for a range of criminal activities, including drug trafficking and gun-related offenses. These charges underscore a rigorous clampdown by federal authorities aiming to disrupt illegal operations. Among those indicted was Enrique Rodriguez, 41, of Las Vegas, Nevada, facing multiple charges including the distribution and possession of significant amounts of cocaine, as well as firearm possession by a felon. According to legal documents, Rodriguez distributed over 500 grams of … Read more

Michigan Launches ‘Safe Homes, Safe Schools’ Initiative to Enhance Firearm Security Awareness Among Parents

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan legislators have enacted the Safe Homes, Safe Schools Law, building on the 2023 Secure Storage Law to enhance gun safety among families with children. This new mandate comes with a requirement for school districts across the state to send annual notifications to parents and guardians, informing them about the stipulations surrounding the secure storage of firearms. State Representative Julie Brixie, a Democrat from Okemos, emphasized the necessity of the legislation. She noted that without such a law, breaches in firearm safety might not become apparent until a tragedy occurs. The bill … Read more