A Washington County resident, Keyshawn Savory, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. This sentencing comes after Savory was convicted of making false statements to a federally licensed firearms dealer. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Stephanie L. Haines. Court documents revealed that Savory, 25, engaged in straw purchasing activities on four occasions between April and August 2021. During these transactions, he falsely claimed to be buying firearms for himself but was actually purchasing them for another person.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Maureen Sheehan-Balchon. Acting United States Attorney Rivetti highlighted the involvement of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, acknowledging their role in the investigation leading to Savory's prosecution.
This legal action marks an implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Enacted in June 2022, this law was the first federal statute specifically aimed at addressing unlawful firearms trafficking and straw purchasing.