Iric Bolden was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, robbery & attempted robbery.
This case was investigated by
@ATFCharlotte
,
@ColumbiaPDSC
&
@RCSD
.
Details:
"Parents, it starts with us..."
U.S. Attorney Boroughs attended NAACP's launch of "Parents for Peace," a community initiative, led by parents, to fight gun violence among our youth.
Check out
@abc_columbia
's story on this important effort:
Ghost guns & switches have added a dangerous new layer to the violent crime landscape.
We partnered with SLED &
@ATFCharlotte
to provide training to local law enforcement to better understand & correctly identify these illegal devices, so we can keep our community safe.
Three men from the Pee Dee region and three men from New York were sentenced after pleading guilty to their roles in a robbery and related firearms crimes.
This case was investigated by
@SCFlorenceCity
Police Dept. and
@ATFCharlotte
.
Read the details:
U.S. Attorney Boroughs spoke one-on-one with
@FraendyNewsman
about how illegal guns are making their way on to South Carolina's streets and how
@ATFCharlotte
is tackling these dangerous firearms.
Watch the Special Report from
@wachfox
:
An excerpt from the letter reads: “I have watched you leave the courthouse numerous times and plotted to get my revenge.”
Read about today's sentencing of a man who threatened a federal judge:
This case was investigated by
@FBIColumbia
.
Christopher Huntington was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms and distribution of methamphetamine.
Read the details:
Welcome, SAC Morant! We are excited to have you serving the Carolinas. SAC Morant is a graduate of the
@Citadel1842
and served in the
@USMC
. We're proud to work with HSI on many important investigations.
In 2022, there were more than 48,000 firearm-related deaths in the United States according to provisional mortality data. That's about 132 people dying from a firearm-related injury each day. (Source: CDC)
Get the fast facts and more from
@CDCgov
:
Gun theft is on the rise and vehicles parked at residences (in driveways, outside homes, etc.) are the most common source of stolen guns.
Will you take action against gun theft?
Lock it up on lose it - The choice is yours.
#LockItOrLoseIt
#ChesterSCSheriff
Lepka’s business model was built upon misleading both sellers and buyers of residential properties.
This case was investigated by
@FBIColumbia
.
Read the release:
After a multi-year investigation by
@ATFCharlotte
, three men were sentenced to multiple years in prison for gun trafficking from S.C., GA & FL into Canada. The investigation began with a Duncan Police Department, S.C., traffic stop on I-85. Read more at .
At one point in the investigation, officers uncovered 73 pistols, including 39 guns with obliterated serial numbers.
This investigation was led by
@ATFCharlotte
.
Read the release:
We join with all Americans to honor our armed services members who gave all to preserve our freedom and to the families they left behind. We can never repay the debt of gratitude we owe our veterans who have sacrificed so much.
Looking for a way to engage your children this summer? Consider the FBI's Safe Online Surfing program. It's a free, educational program for children that teaches cyber safety and helps them become better digital citizens in a fun and engaging way.
A federal grand jury in Greenville returned a three-count indictment against Tyler Michael Berlick, 35, of Muskego, Wisconsin, for kidnapping a Greenville, S.C. child.
Read the details:
Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day. FBI Columbia honors law enforcement officers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty. Hear more from Special Agent in Charge Steve Jensen.
We joined
@FBIColumbia
for a
#UnitedAgainstHate
event this weekend with the Columbia Branch of the SC NAACP. These community conversations allow us to spread awareness about civil rights & federal hate crime statues & hear directly from citizens. Thank you to those who attended!