Firearms Possession
Coverage of Firearms Possession in the Nexus archive.
- Trial over Sacramento’s deadliest shooting ends in mistrial
The trial of Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin over a 2022 shooting in Sacramento that killed six people and injured at least a dozen ended in a mistrial. They were found guilty of possessing firearms despite prior felony convictions but were not convicted for the deaths.
- Venezuelan national sentenced for firearms possession
Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, a Venezuelan national and suspected Tren de Aragua member, was sentenced to 19 months in jail for illegally possessing firearms and conspiring to destroy evidence. He was housed by a former New Mexico judge and his wife prior to sentencing.
- Pittsburgh Felon Indicted for Possession of Firearms
A Pittsburgh felon has been indicted for illegal possession of firearms, a serious federal crime. The case involves violation of laws prohibiting convicted felons from owning or possessing guns.
- Multiple Suspects Charged for Having Firearms in Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to ISIS
On October 31, 2025, the FBI arrested multiple suspects accused of possessing firearms intended to support ISIS through material aid conspiracy. The suspects have been formally charged in connection with planning to provide support to the terrorist organization.