DANIEL JUSTIN MAHAN, age 42, a resident of Ponchatoula,
Louisiana, was charged yesterday in a two-count indictment by a Federal Grand
Jury for violation of the Federal Gun Control Act, announced U.S. Attorney
Duane A. Evans.
According to previously filed court documents, MAHAN was
arrested on March 15, 2018, by Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) subsequent to the execution of a search warrant at his
home. MAHAN was found to be in
possession twenty-four (24) weapons and over 26,000 rounds of ammunition. MAHAN a prior felony conviction for bank
robbery which prohibits him from possessing firearms and ammunition.
If convicted, MAHAN faces a ten year term of imprisonment,
to be followed by a three year term of supervised release, and a fine of up to
$250,000.
U. S. Attorney Duane A. Evans reiterated that the indictment
is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendants must be proven beyond a
reasonable doubt.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods
(PSN), a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all
levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods
safer for everyone. Attorney General
Jeff Sessions has made turning the tide of rising violent crime in America a
top priority. In October 2017, as part
of a series of actions to address this crime trend, Attorney General Sessions
announced the reinvigoration of PSN and directed all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to
develop a district crime reduction strategy that incorporates the lessons
learned since PSN launched in 2001.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation. The prosecution is being
handled by Assistant United States Attorney Tracey N. Knight.
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