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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

Cherokee County Man Faces Sentencing for Illegal Modification of Shotgun Discovered During Police Raid

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Cherokee County, GA – A local man is awaiting sentencing after law enforcement discovered a modified sawed-off shotgun in his residence, Cherokee County officials reported. The arrest underscores ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal firearms in the area. In May 2023, the Sandy Springs Police Department, acting on a search warrant, entered the home of Matthew Miller, 35, where he resided with his girlfriend. During the search, detectives found a shotgun with significant illegal alterations; the barrel had been shortened to lengths not permissible by law. Upon inspection, police confirmed the shotgun contained one … Read more

Three Arrested in Missouri for Severe Infant Abuse and Illegal Marijuana Cultivation

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AVA, Mo. — A distressing case of child endangerment has emerged from Ava, Missouri, where three residents face serious charges after local authorities discovered an eight-week-old infant allegedly subjected to neglect and living in a potentially hazardous environment. The individuals, identified as 44-year-old Jammie White, 21-year-old Ashlee Dean, and 25-year-old Nicholas Womble, were arrested following a coordinated investigation led by Douglas County authorities. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported that the arrests occurred after a hotline tip prompted a visit to a local residence by law enforcement and the Children’s Division. Upon arrival, officers discovered … 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