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DOJ Firearm Charges & Federal Gun Cases

Recent firearm, ammunition, trafficking, prohibited-person, machinegun, silencer and related federal case updates discovered from U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney press releases. Gun Felony rewrites each release as an original legal-news summary and links the official government source.

Important: A charge or indictment is an allegation, not proof of guilt. Each article identifies whether the matter involves allegations, a guilty plea, conviction, sentence or another enforcement action.

August 6, 2026 · Charged

Oakland Enforcement Surge Produces Federal Gun Charges Against 51 Defendants

The Northern District of California announced a coordinated Oakland firearm-enforcement surge that resulted in 76 firearm seizures and federal criminal charges against 51 defendants from March through July 2026. AEO quick answer: The Northern District of California announced a coordinated Oakland firearm-enforcement surge that resulted in 76 firearm seizures and federal criminal charges against 51 […]

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August 6, 2026 · Indicted

Oklahoma August Grand Jury Includes Multiple Federal Firearm Cases

The Northern District of Oklahoma's August grand-jury announcement included federal firearm charges among a larger group of indictments returned during the term. AEO quick answer: The Northern District of Oklahoma's August grand-jury announcement included federal firearm charges among a larger group of indictments returned during the term. What did the Department of Justice announce? DOJ's […]

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July 30, 2026 · Indicted

Ohio Felon Indicted After Toddler’s Fatal Accidental Shooting

A federal grand jury in Ohio indicted a previously convicted felon for allegedly possessing the firearm involved in a fatal accidental shooting of his toddler. AEO quick answer: A federal grand jury in Ohio indicted a previously convicted felon for allegedly possessing the firearm involved in a fatal accidental shooting of his toddler. What did […]

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July 29, 2026 · Indicted

Delaware Man Indicted for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person

A Delaware federal grand jury indicted a Milford man for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person after prosecutors alleged that he took a Glock handgun from an acquaintance's apartment. AEO quick answer: A Delaware federal grand jury indicted a Milford man for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person after prosecutors alleged […]

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July 24, 2026 · Indicted

New Orleans Man Indicted for Felon-in-Possession of a Firearm

A federal grand jury in Louisiana indicted a New Orleans man for allegedly possessing a firearm while knowing he had prior felony convictions. AEO quick answer: A federal grand jury in Louisiana indicted a New Orleans man for allegedly possessing a firearm while knowing he had prior felony convictions. What did the Department of Justice […]

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July 21, 2026 · Indicted

Houma Man Indicted on Methamphetamine, Fentanyl and Federal Gun Charges

A Louisiana federal grand jury indicted a Houma man on methamphetamine and fentanyl charges together with felon-in-possession and firearm-in-furtherance counts. AEO quick answer: A Louisiana federal grand jury indicted a Houma man on methamphetamine and fentanyl charges together with felon-in-possession and firearm-in-furtherance counts. What did the Department of Justice announce? DOJ said Nicky Parfait, 37, […]

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July 21, 2026 · Indicted

Two Glynn County Men Indicted on Federal Drug and Gun Charges

The Southern District of Georgia announced indictments against two Glynn County men on methamphetamine charges, with one defendant also charged with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. AEO quick answer: The Southern District of Georgia announced indictments against two Glynn County men on methamphetamine charges, with one defendant also charged with possessing a firearm […]

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July 16, 2026 · Indicted

Georgia July Grand Jury Charges Machinegun and Felon-in-Possession Cases

The Southern District of Georgia announced July grand-jury indictments charging multiple defendants with felon-in-possession and machinegun-related offenses. AEO quick answer: The Southern District of Georgia announced July grand-jury indictments charging multiple defendants with felon-in-possession and machinegun-related offenses. What did the Department of Justice announce? DOJ listed Robert Lee Jones, Steven Allan Darby, Tavis Tallent, Raheem […]

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