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Federal Charges Accuse Butler County Man of Receiving a Firearm and Ammunition With Intent to Commit Terrorism on Behalf of ISIS

Last reviewed: 2026-09-15Topic: Charges
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Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, a resident of Valencia, Pennsylvania, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with receiving a firearm and ammunition knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the firearm and ammunition would be used to commit a felony or a federal crime of terrorism, including providing, attempting to provide, and conspiring to

On September 15, 2026, U.S. Department of Justice published a firearm-related federal enforcement or policy update. Gun Felony reviewed the official release and organized the reported facts below as an original case summary.

Case status: The DOJ release reports a guilty plea. Sentencing and any remaining proceedings depend on the court record and the applicable statutes.

What did DOJ or ATF announce?

Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, a resident of Valencia, Pennsylvania, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with receiving a firearm and ammunition knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the firearm and ammunition would be used to commit a felony or a federal crime of terrorism, including providing, attempting to provide, and conspiring to provide material support or resources to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). FBI agents interdicted Kramer this weekend as he returned to a hotel in possession of three 30-round capacity rifle magazines and five boxes of rifle ammunition. The FBI then executed search warrants, seized a semiautomatic rifle and ammunition from his hotel room, and arrested him.

What firearm or ammunition issue is involved?

Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, a resident of Valencia, Pennsylvania, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with receiving a firearm and ammunition knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the firearm and ammunition would be used to commit a felony or a federal crime of terrorism, including providing, attempting to provide, and conspiring to provide material support or resources to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). FBI agents interdicted Kramer this weekend as he returned to a hotel in possession of three 30-round capacity rifle magazines and five boxes of rifle ammunition. The FBI then executed search warrants, seized a semiautomatic rifle and ammunition from his hotel room, and arrested him.

What is the current case status?

Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, a resident of Valencia, Pennsylvania, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with receiving a firearm and ammunition knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the firearm and ammunition would be used to commit a felony or a federal crime of terrorism, including providing, attempting to provide, and conspiring to provide material support or resources to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). According to the affidavit filed in support of the complaint, Kramer has been known to the FBI since an earlier investigation in 2023, which resulted in Kramer, then a minor, being charged and adjudicated delinquent by Pennsylvania state authorities for his role in a plot to commit a mass casualty incident and for possessing child sexual abuse material.

Why this federal gun case matters

Federal firearm prosecutions can turn on the exact charging statute and facts. Common provisions include 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) prohibited-person offenses, § 924(c) firearm use or possession in connection with specified crimes, unlawful dealing or trafficking statutes, and National Firearms Act provisions. A press release is not a substitute for the indictment, plea agreement, judgment, or docket.

What happens next in this type of matter?

After a guilty plea, the court generally moves toward sentencing. The probation office may prepare a presentence investigation report, the parties may litigate guideline or statutory issues, and the judge ultimately determines the sentence after considering the advisory Sentencing Guidelines and the factors Congress requires the court to evaluate.

Official record: The original government release is linked in the Sources and legal references section below.

Frequently asked questions

What did DOJ announce in this firearm case or gun-law update?

Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, a resident of Valencia, Pennsylvania, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with receiving a firearm and ammunition knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the firearm and ammunition would be used to commit a felony or a federal crime of terrorism, including providing, attempting to provide, and conspiring to

What firearm or ammunition issue is involved?

Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, a resident of Valencia, Pennsylvania, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with receiving a firearm and ammunition knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the firearm and ammunition would be used to commit a felony or a federal crime of terrorism, including providing, attempting to provide, and conspiring to

Is this case only an allegation, or has there been a plea, conviction, or sentence?

The DOJ release reports a guilty plea. Sentencing and any remaining proceedings depend on the court record and the applicable statutes.

What federal laws commonly apply in gun cases?

Depending on the facts, federal cases may involve 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), § 924(c), firearm trafficking or straw-purchase statutes, unlawful dealing provisions, or National Firearms Act offenses. The exact charging document controls.

Where can I read the official DOJ or ATF press release?

Gun Felony links the official government release in the Sources and legal references section of this article.

Sources and legal references