PHOENIX, Ariz. – -(AmmoLand.com)- On August 3, 2021, a federal grand jury in Phoenix returned a 65-count indictment against Chris Oliver, 23, of Gilbert, Arizona, Michael Kelly, 23, of Tempe, Arizona, and Dion Delpino, 23, of Gilbert, Arizona, for conspiracy to make false statements in the acquisition of firearms and 63 instances of making a false statement during the purchase of firearms. In addition, the indictment charges Oliver with dealing in firearms without a license.
The indictment alleges that Oliver, Kelly, and Delpino conspired to purchase firearms from licensed dealers by means of false statements and representations. It also alleges that, on 63 occasions between September 2019 and November 2020, Oliver, Kelly, and Delpino used false statements to successfully purchase 102 firearms from 14 licensed dealers throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. Oliver then sold these firearms to persons known and unknown in Arizona and elsewhere.
“Evidence shows that illegally-trafficked firearms go hand-in-hand with violent criminal acts,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Glenn McCormick. “The District of Arizona remains steadfast in its commitment to work with law enforcement partners to identify and prosecute those who fuel dangerous offenses by violating federal firearms laws.”
On July 22, the Department of Justice launched five cross-jurisdictional strike forces to help reduce gun violence by disrupting illegal firearms trafficking in key regions across the country. Leveraging existing resources, the regional strike forces are working to stem the supply of illegally trafficked firearms from source cities, like Phoenix, into five key market regions: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area/Sacramento Region, and Washington, D.C.
“The District of Arizona’s indictment is an important example of the partnership across jurisdictions to identify and prosecute the sources of illegally trafficked firearms,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert of the Eastern District of California. “As part of the new firearms trafficking strike force for the San Francisco Bay Area/Sacramento Region, the Eastern District of California commends the District of Arizona for its important work in holding traffickers accountable.”
“I wish to commend the efforts of our agents and the United States Attorney’s Office as these indictments exhibit our collective efforts in combating firearms trafficking. Together, with our law enforcement partners, we will continue to focus on these criminals that promote gun violence in our community,” said ATF Special Agent in Charge, Gabriel Pinon.
Convictions for conspiracy, false statement during the purchase of a firearm, and dealing firearms without a license, are each punishable by a maximum fine of $250,000, a maximum term of imprisonment of five years, or both, and a term of supervised release of three years.
An indictment is simply a method by which a person is charged with criminal activity and raises no inference of guilt. An individual is presumed innocent until evidence is presented to a jury that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, with assistance from the Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, and Scottsdale Police Departments, as well as Homeland Security Investigations and Phoenix Police Department – Commercial Narcotics Interdiction Unit, is conducting the investigation in this case. Coleen Schoch, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix, is handling the prosecution.
CASE NUMBER: CR 21-00600-DLR (DMF)
RELEASE NUMBER: 2021-049_Oliver
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
ATF is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for investigating violations of federal firearms and explosives laws and regulations. More information about ATF and its programs can be found at www.atf.gov.
When are they going to go after Hunter for his firearms crimes? Probably never since he is protected by the imperial fed and slo mo.
Looks like the government thugs are bragging about armed robbery, aggravated kidnapping, and violation of rights again.
If I was their attorney I would move for dismissal due to the fact that hunter biden was not charged for filing false info on his 4473.
F the AFT
Intentionally subverting the Constitution is treason.
“dealing firearms without a license”
Why do I find this concept alien to the founders of this country?
HLB
…..”the RIGHT to keep and bear arms SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED”. That is self explanatory even to children and it is still self explanatory to most anyone who has anything more than a third grade education. That includes presidents, legislators, judges, lawyers, enforcement officers and everyone else. Any law that runs counter to the constitution is null and void as per the supreme court see; Mayburry vs Madison. If a man has no sword (the real assault weapon of that day), he is to sell his cloak (his outer garments) and buy one”. JESUS CHRIST the HOLY SON of GOD.… Read more »
Ammo land, please review mu words early enough that the article is still up and running. Time now is 2036. GOD bless.
Arm up and carry on
We don’t want your kind of work Jack….assisting people falsify their records on firearms applications, and selling large quantities of firearms without a firearms license. What your doing is illegal Jack.
We don’t want your kind of work….assisting people falsify their records on firearms applications, and selling large quantities of firearms without a firearms license. What your doing is illegal David.