The most recent press release, "Plymouth Man Arrested, Charged in Federal Complaint With Arson Following Fires at Two Minneapolis Mosques," was submitted on April 30.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives published 147 press releases the month before, marking a nine percent decrease for the current month.
The Agency investigates and prevents crimes involving the unlawful use, manufacture and possession of firearms and explosives, arson and bombings and illegal trafficking or manufacture of alcohol and tobacco products.
Gun regulations and enforcement in the US has been criticized for being lax and uncoordinated, allowing for many unregulated guns to circulate.
Press releases by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in April
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Plymouth Man Arrested, Charged in Federal Complaint With Arson Following Fires at Two Minneapolis Mosques | 04/30/2023 |
| North Liberty Woman Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison Related to False Statements During the Purchase of Firearms | 04/28/2023 |
| Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, and Sale of Firearms | 04/28/2023 |
| Former Bank VP Admits to Arson and Bank Fraud | 04/28/2023 |
| Webster Man Charged in Connection With Two Pipe Bomb Explosions | 04/28/2023 |
| Informational: Federal Court Arraignments | 04/28/2023 |
| Convicted Felon Sentenced for Possessing Firearms | 04/28/2023 |
| Bristol Man Involved in Gun Trafficking Scheme Sentenced to Prison | 04/28/2023 |
| Brainerd Felon Sentenced to 12.5 Years in Prison for Distribution of Controlled Substances | 04/28/2023 |
| Chicago Man Indicted for Firearms Trafficking and Selling Machine Gun Conversion Devices | 04/28/2023 |
| Moline Man Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison for Heroin Distribution and Related Gun Crimes | 04/28/2023 |
| Multi-Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Eleven Years in Federal Prison for Possession With the Intent To Distribute Cocaine and for Violating Terms of Supervised Release | 04/28/2023 |
| Lake County Convicted Felon Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic More Than 130 Pounds of Marijuana | 04/28/2023 |
| Tampa Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm | 04/28/2023 |
| Prince George’s County Felon Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Two Counts of Illegal Possession of a Firearm | 04/28/2023 |
| New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges | 04/27/2023 |
| ATF Investigates Weare Explosions | 04/27/2023 |
| Waterbury Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for Lying to Federal Agents Investigating Waterbury Gang Violence | 04/27/2023 |
| Rapid City Man Sentenced for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person | 04/27/2023 |
| Duval Man Pleads Guilty to Lying on a Federal Form While Attempting To Purchase a Firearm While Subject to an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence | 04/27/2023 |
| ATF National Response Team Joins Commercial Fire Investigation | 04/26/2023 |
| Canton Man Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon | 04/26/2023 |
| Clay County Man Convicted of Unlawfully Possessing a Sawed-Off Shotgun | 04/26/2023 |
| Two New Orleans Men Sentenced to Over 40 Years in Federal Prison for Violent Carjackings | 04/26/2023 |
| Providence Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud | 04/26/2023 |
| Las Vegas Man Sentenced to Prison for Conspiracy To Sell Firearms and Fentanyl | 04/26/2023 |
| Pair Accused of More St. Louis Carjackings | 04/26/2023 |
| Maple Grove Felon Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms | 04/26/2023 |
| U.S. Attorney’s Office Honors Law Enforcement Partners in Fourth Annual “Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice” Awards Ceremony | 04/26/2023 |
| D.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge | 04/26/2023 |
| Oklahoma City Man Charged With Setting Fire to Local Church | 04/25/2023 |
| Hammond Man Charged in Federal Arson Case | 04/25/2023 |
| New Haven Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Firearm Offense | 04/25/2023 |
| Barren County Felon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Possessing With the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Illegal Possession of Firearms | 04/25/2023 |
| Indianapolis Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for “Straw Purchases” of Nineteen Firearms and Illegal Gun Trafficking Using Instagram | 04/24/2023 |
| Indianapolis Career Criminal Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking After Threatening Woman With a Firearm | 04/24/2023 |
| Ten Charged With Conspiring To Make Straw Purchases of Firearms Allegedly Bought With Stolen Credit Card Information | 04/24/2023 |
| Prohibited Person Sentenced to Seven Years for Possessing a Gun and Ammunition | 04/24/2023 |
| New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Narcotics Charges | 04/24/2023 |
| Baltimore Felon Sentenced to Almost Five Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm | 04/24/2023 |
| New Orleans Man Sentenced on Federal Carjacking and Weapons Charges | 04/21/2023 |
| Natchitoches Man Convicted by Federal Jury of Drug and Firearms Charges | 04/21/2023 |
| Activity in the United States Attorney’s Office | 04/21/2023 |
| Jefferson Parish Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Offenses | 04/21/2023 |
| Sacramento Man Charged With Methamphetamine Distribution Crimes and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm | 04/21/2023 |
| Two Conspirators Sentenced to Almost Four Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Exporting Firearms, Ammunition, and Military-Type Items to Nigeria To Assist Separatists Fighting Against the Government of Cameroon | 04/21/2023 |
| Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine and Gun Charges | 04/21/2023 |
| Four Men Charged in Conspiracy To Steal and Illegally Traffic Over Two Hundred Firearms From an Indianapolis Shipping Company | 04/21/2023 |
| Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Firearm at a Casino When He Shot a Security Guard | 04/21/2023 |
| Federal Jury Convicts Two Men for Conspiring To Transfer Unregistered Machinegun Conversion Devices Disguised as “Pen Holders” | 04/21/2023 |
| Cherry Hill Gang Member Sentenced to Over 21 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in Racketeering Conspiracy Including Murdering an Individual Believed To Be a Rival Gang Member | 04/20/2023 |
| Two Butte Men Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking, Firearms and Money Laundering Crimes | 04/20/2023 |
| South Carolina Man Arrested for Stealing and Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon | 04/20/2023 |
| Four Defendants Convicted of Trafficking Fentanyl, Methamphetamine and Cocaine Receive Sentences Totaling Over 43 Years in Federal Prison | 04/20/2023 |
| Billings Felon Admits to Firearms Crimes After Illegally Possessing Stolen Gun | 04/20/2023 |
| International Firearms Dealer Involved in $2 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison | 04/20/2023 |
| ATF National Response Team Joins Oklahoma City Church Fire Investigation | 04/19/2023 |
| Former Employee Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Molotov Cocktail Attack on St. Charles Restaurant | 04/19/2023 |
| Jacksonville Convicted Felon Guilty of Possessing a Firearm | 04/19/2023 |
| Eight Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to Five Years’ Imprisonment for Possessing Loaded Firearm | 04/19/2023 |
| North Dakota Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Armed Carjacking of a Delivery Truck | 04/19/2023 |
| Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Theft of Firearms From Police Weapons Vault and Tampering With Multiple Witnesses | 04/18/2023 |
| New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Acts | 04/18/2023 |
| Jackson Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Carjacking | 04/18/2023 |
| Convicted Felon Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms Used in Two Shootings | 04/18/2023 |
| Orlando Felon Sentenced to More Than 7 Years on Firearm Charges in Connection With Shooting | 04/18/2023 |
| Red Lake Felon Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Firearm Possession, Fentanyl Distribution | 04/18/2023 |
| Sturgis Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearm | 04/18/2023 |
| Columbia County Convicted Felon Indicted on Narcotics and Firearms Charges | 04/18/2023 |
| Las Vegas Man Sentenced to Prison for Firearms Offense | 04/18/2023 |
| Bronx, New York, Man Sentenced to 43 Years in Prison for Multistate Kidnapping, Assault, and Arson Rampage | 04/17/2023 |
| Kenner Man Indicted for Federal Gun and Drug Offenses | 04/17/2023 |
| Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Four Home Invasions Targeting Drug Dealers | 04/17/2023 |
| Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man for Illegally Possessing Two Machine Guns | 04/17/2023 |
| Cherry Hill Gang Member Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murdering a Rival Gang Member | 04/17/2023 |
| Fort Myers Felon Sentenced After Brandishing a Firearm on Social Media | 04/17/2023 |
| Citrus County Man Found Guilty of Possessing a Short-Barrel Rifle | 04/17/2023 |
| Lee County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Unlawfully Possessing Firearm as a Convicted Felon | 04/17/2023 |
| Gary Man Sentenced to 2 Consecutive Terms of Life in Prison | 04/14/2023 |
| Leesburg Convicted Felon Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm | 04/14/2023 |
| Sauk Rapids Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Unlicensed Manufacturing, Selling Ghost Guns | 04/13/2023 |
| New Britain Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses | 04/13/2023 |
| Member and Associate of Newark Street Gang Charged With Unlawful Possession of Machinegun Used in Shooting of Three People | 04/13/2023 |
| Wyoming Felon Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Unregistered Sawed-Off Shotgun | 04/13/2023 |
| Falls Church Man Sentenced for Possessing Unregistered Silencers | 04/13/2023 |
| Madison Man Sentenced to 42 Months for Trafficking Heroin & Cocaine | 04/13/2023 |
| Middleburg Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Ammunition | 04/13/2023 |
| Three Members of Caribbean Arms Trafficking Ring Plead Guilty | 04/13/2023 |
| Brooksville Man Found Guilty of Possessing Firearm as an Armed Career Criminal | 04/12/2023 |
| High Level Member of Chicago Gang Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring To Distribute Heroin | 04/12/2023 |
| Felon Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Crimes and Gloucester County Shooting | 04/12/2023 |
| East Hartford Man Admits Role in Catalytic Converter Theft Ring | 04/11/2023 |
| Great Falls Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms | 04/11/2023 |
| Hamilton Felon Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms, Including “Ghost Gun” | 04/11/2023 |
| Black Hawk Man Sentenced on Drug and Firearm Charges | 04/10/2023 |
| Ten-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Ammunition | 04/10/2023 |
| Prison Escapee Sentenced to 10 Years for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Charge Resulting From Shooting of Farmington Police Officer | 04/10/2023 |
| Five Men Indicted on Federal Charges for Illegal Firearms Possession | 04/10/2023 |
| Two Defendants in Separate Cases Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Pornography and Illegal Possession of Firearm Crimes | 04/07/2023 |
| Informational: Federal Court Arraignments | 04/07/2023 |
| Chicago Man Receives Two Sentences Totaling Over Eight Years for Possession of a Firearm and Switch Device While on Supervised Release | 04/07/2023 |
| Illegal Possession of a Firearm Sends Ruston Man to Prison | 04/06/2023 |
| Ansonia Man Admits Stealing and Selling Catalytic Converters | 04/06/2023 |
| Mandeville Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charge | 04/06/2023 |
| Two Los Angeles Men Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy That Led to Murder | 04/06/2023 |
| Alleged Firearm Traffickers Arrested in ATF Bust | 04/06/2023 |
| Stevens Point Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Unlawful Possession of Firearm | 04/06/2023 |
| Bogalusa Man Sentenced to 160 Months Imprisonment for Violating the Federal Gun Control Act | 04/05/2023 |
| Raceland Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime | 04/05/2023 |
| Springfield Man Involved in Drive-By Shootings Sentenced for Illegal Firearms | 04/05/2023 |
| Law Enforcement Agencies Announce Outcome of 90-Day Initiative Aimed at Decreasing Violent Crime | 04/05/2023 |
| Grand Jury Returns Two Indictments | 04/05/2023 |
| Jefferson County Man Admits Possessing Pipe Bombs, Methamphetamine | 04/05/2023 |
| Passaic County Man Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl That Led To Overdose Death | 04/05/2023 |
| West Hartford Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses | 04/05/2023 |
| Frederick County Sheriff and Gun Dealer Indicted for Scheme To Illegally Acquire Machineguns | 04/05/2023 |
| Geneva Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison | 04/05/2023 |
| Great Falls Felon Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Possessing Firearm | 04/05/2023 |
| Middle Georgia Meth Trafficking Leader Sentenced to 35 Years Imprisonment | 04/05/2023 |
| ATF National Response Team Joins Chicago Fire Department in Fire Investigation | 04/04/2023 |
| Straw Purchaser of Gun That Killed Detroit Police Officer Sentenced to Prison | 04/04/2023 |
| Honduran National Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison for Possession of Firearms by an Alien Illegally and Unlawfully in the United States | 04/04/2023 |
| Danville, Illinois, Man Charged With Carjacking Resulting in Death and Murder | 04/04/2023 |
| Cumberland County Man Admits Possessing Destructive Device and Explosive Materials | 04/04/2023 |
| Box Elder Man Admits Meth Trafficking, Firearm Crimes on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation | 04/04/2023 |
| Zephyrhills Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Making a Destructive Device | 04/04/2023 |
| Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Charge | 04/04/2023 |
| Jacksonville Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison for Firearm Possession | 04/03/2023 |
| Convicted Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 30 Years for Trafficking Nearly 150 Pounds of Drugs, Including Heroin, Fentanyl, and Marijuana | 04/03/2023 |
| Two Las Vegas Felons Sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy | 04/03/2023 |
| Billings Man Admits Armed Robbery Charges in Carjacking | 04/03/2023 |
| Retired ATF Special Agent Beeping Egg Mission Continues | 04/03/2023 |
| Clinton Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm | 04/03/2023 |