Salina Man Facing Federal Gun Charges
KSAL Staff - Wed 03:12 PM 08/22/2012
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case
A Salina man is facing federal charges in connection with a stolen gun.
According to U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom's Office, 29-year-old Vondel Shamar Johnson of Salina is charged with one count of stealing a firearm, and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm after felony convictions.
The gun was allegedly stolen from Moneylenders Pawn and Jewelry at 301 W. Ash in Salina, which is a federally licensed firearms dealer, back May 22nd.
If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 on each count.
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jigsawjack
Wednesday 22 August 2012 15:20 Report this comment
Looks as if Law enforcement will need to increase staff to prevent felons from stealing weapons at the pawn shop, crossing the street to plea down or worse?
Iamgonnagetu
Thursday 23 August 2012 08:11 Report this comment
Why do you think all the security was put in at the city county building?