The Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative, aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence, has led to the indictment of two individuals from Sacramento and Fairfield on firearms charges. Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith announced these developments as part of ongoing federal PSN cases.
Marcus Anderson, 26, a resident of Sacramento, faces nine counts related to firearms trafficking and unlicensed firearms dealing. Court documents indicate that between February 2022 and March 2023, Anderson unlawfully trafficked multiple firearms in the Sacramento area. Due to prior state felony convictions, he is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. This case was investigated by the ATF with support from several local law enforcement agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Haddy Abouzeid is handling the prosecution.
Armond Bass, 39, from Fairfield, was indicted on January 23, 2025. He is charged with two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition after being found with a Colt .22-caliber semi-automatic rifle in October 2024. Bass has previous felony convictions for domestic violence and other offenses that bar him from possessing firearms or ammunition. The FBI and Vacaville Police Department conducted the investigation with assistance from the FBI’s Solano County Violent Crimes Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Campbell is prosecuting this case.
If convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition, both defendants could face up to 15 years in prison and fines up to $250,000. Additionally, Anderson could receive up to five years for unlicensed firearms dealing if convicted. Sentencing will be determined by the court based on statutory factors and Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
These indictments are part of PSN's efforts to foster trust within communities while supporting organizations that prevent violence before it occurs.