Firearm

Springfield Business Owner Charged with Illegal Firearm Possession and Deception

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A local business owner has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of unlawful possession of firearms and making false statements during their acquisition. Marco Lorimer Denis, 49, owner of Springfield Property LLC, faces a trio of charges stemming from an investigation that underscores ongoing issues of firearm ownership legality and enforcement. The indictment issued in Springfield details serious infractions related to Denis allegedly possessing eight firearms, a direct violation of federal law due to Denis’s prior misdemeanor conviction for domestic assault. The indictment not only revives earlier charges but … Read more

Grand Jury Charges Two Texans in Major Illegal Firearm Trading Case

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San Antonio, TX — A federal grand jury in San Antonio has indicted two Texas men on charges of illegally dealing in firearms, marking a significant crackdown in ongoing efforts to curb unregulated gun sales. The men, whose names have not been disclosed, are alleged to have operated without the necessary federal licenses, engaging in the sale of numerous firearms over several months. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the indictment, unsealed this week, details how the duo purportedly sold weapons frequently used in the commission of various crimes, directly contravening federal laws designed to … Read more

Massachusetts Lawmakers Reach Deal on Sweeping Gun Safety Bill, Targeting Ghost Guns and Expanding Public Firearm Bans

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BOSTON, MA — A significant legislative measure is poised to enhance Massachusetts’ gun control laws by targeting the proliferation of ghost guns and expanding prohibited zones for carrying firearms. The comprehensive bill, a result of months-long negotiations among House and Senate Democrats, is expected to be presented to Governor Maura Healey for approval as early as Thursday. The agreement, concluded on Wednesday evening, marks a pivotal update to the state’s firearm regulations, impacting ghost guns, firearm licensing, dealer inspections, and more. House Speaker Ronald Mariano highlighted the bill as “the most significant gun safety legislation … Read more

Former Virginia Delegate Matt Fariss Faces Felony Drug and Firearm Charges

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CAMPBELL, Va. — Former Delegate Matt Fariss, who served Virginia’s 59th House District for over a decade, faces felony charges after a grand jury accused him earlier this month of illegal drug possession and firearm offenses. This controversy marks just the latest in a series of legal troubles for the politician who left office in January. The charges stem from a March arrest in Campbell County where Fariss was found with Schedule I and II drugs, typically associated with substances like heroin and methamphetamine, and a gun. The conditions of the case are complicated by … Read more