Federal repeat offenders convicted of felons in possession of firearms and ammunition | USAO-EDWA

Spokane – Today Joseph H. Harrington, Acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington announced that a federal jury in Spokane, Washington, would appoint Randy D. McReynolds (aka “Randall D McReynolds,” “Randy Del McReynolds ”) of felons in possession of a firearm and ammunition in violation of 18 USC § 922 (g) (1), 924 (a) (2).

According to court documents, the US Parole Board received a notice that McReynolds had firearms in his home. They conducted a trial search and found two backpacks with a 357 revolver and ammunition and ammunition for a 9mm pistol. During the trial, McReynolds presented evidence that the gun and ammunition belonged to his son-in-law and that he was unaware of their presence in his home. The government challenged this evidence through recorded prison calls. The jury found that McReynolds constructively owned the firearm and ammunition.

Acting US Attorney Harrington said, “The prosecution of firearms-related crimes remains a priority here in the eastern district of Washington. Individuals serving a court-ordered supervised release, as McReynolds did in this case, are subject to strict enforcement of the release conditions by the U.S. Parole Department. The community impact of such enforcement efforts keeps firearms out of the hands of convicted felons and holds them responsible for their behavior. I commend the efforts of the officers with the Probation Service and ATF who have successfully investigated this case.

This case was pursued through the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program. PSN is a federal, state and local law enforcement agency to identify, investigate and prosecute individuals responsible for violent crimes in our neighborhoods. The US Attorney’s Office works with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to specifically identify and prosecute the criminals responsible for violent crimes in the eastern district of Washington.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive and the United States Parole Office for the Eastern District of Washington. This case was being prosecuted by Michael J. Ellis and Timothy J. Ohms, United States Assistant Attorneys for the Eastern District of Washington.