Arnes Krajinic, a 33-year-old resident of Roseville, was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition. The sentencing was delivered by United States District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta, as announced by United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.
Court documents reveal that Krajinic became the subject of a law enforcement investigation in January 2023 after advertising fentanyl and firearms for sale on Instagram. On January 17, 2023, authorities arrested him and discovered approximately 95 grams of fentanyl powder, various prescription pills, over $7,000 in cash, a digital scale, and a privately manufactured 9mm firearm without a serial number loaded with ammunition. Krajinic's prior felony convictions prohibited him from possessing firearms and ammunition. His criminal history includes convictions for robbery, possession of controlled substances while armed, possession of a concealed weapon in a vehicle, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of controlled substances for sale.
The case resulted from an investigation conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Placer County Special Investigations Unit. The Roseville Police Department provided assistance during the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Emily G. Sauvageau prosecuted the case.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. Launched on May 26, 2021, the program emphasizes fostering trust within communities, supporting organizations that prevent violence before it occurs, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes.
For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, visit Justice.gov/PSN.