Seizures

Michigan’s ‘Red Flag’ Law Leads to 300 Gun Seizures in Its Inaugural Year

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Lansing, Michigan – In the first year since Michigan implemented its “red flag” laws, aimed at preventing gun violence, courts have issued nearly 300 orders to temporarily confiscate firearms from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others. This law allows family members, law enforcement, and other community members to petition a court to remove firearms from someone who is considered dangerous. The implementation of red flag laws, officially known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), is part of a broader national effort to address gun violence in the United States. Michigan’s figures suggest a … Read more

Four Men to Face Court After Cleveland Street Takeover Incidents Lead to Multiple Arrests and Seizures

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Four men from Columbus were taken into custody over their alleged involvement in disruptive street takeovers in Cleveland on consecutive days, September 28 and 29, authorities said. The arrests, which include the apprehension of vehicles and a firearm, precede their court appearance set for this Wednesday in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. The individuals identified as Sayvion Lewis, 22; Cameron Parsley, 22; William Whitted, 25; and Deshawn Crane, 28, were targeted in a dedicated effort by the Cleveland Police Street Takeover Task Force, culminating in their November 7 arrest. Investigators allege … Read more

Northern California Syndicate Members Convicted for Multi-Million Dollar Drug Operation, Including Fentanyl and Cocaine Seizures

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SAN FRANCISCO, California – Three members of syndicates in Northern California have been convicted of multiple narcotics offenses after an eight-day trial, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The trial presented evidence from intercepted calls between April 2018 and February 2019 as part of a federal wiretap investigation into two drug suppliers in the East Bay. The intercepted calls revealed that the suppliers obtained drugs from sources in Mexico. Federal prosecutors showcased several significant drug seizures as evidence, including 8.8 pounds of fentanyl and heroin valued at up to $1.1 million, 18 pounds of methamphetamine, … Read more

New York’s Red-Flag Gun Seizures Reach Record High as Evidence Rooms Overflow

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Buffalo, New York – New York State has implemented an ambitious experiment with red-flag laws to combat gun violence, leading to a sharp increase in the number of firearm seizures. Under these laws, individuals deemed at risk of harming themselves or others can be prevented from possessing or purchasing firearms. The state’s civil court judges approved over 4,300 final orders under the law last year, up from just 222 the previous year. The New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies removed at least 1,800 guns in 2023, leading to a storage crisis. The … Read more