Convicted murderer pleads guilty to federal firearms charge
Eastern District of Texas
A Tyler, Texas man has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting United States Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei this week.
Eric Cadell Gipson, 56, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm this week before United States Magistrate Judge K. Nicole Mitchell.
According to information presented in court, on June 2, 2020, Gipson, a convicted felon, arranged for the purchase of 9mm pistol. Six days later, on June 8, 2020, Gipson took possession of the firearm. Gipson, having been previously convicted of murder, robbery and theft, was prohibited by law from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition.
A former bank president has been sentenced to federal prison for violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting United States Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei this week.
Cherokee County domestic violence offender sentenced for possessing firearm
Eastern District of Texas
A 53-year-old Rusk man has been sentenced to prison for a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting United States Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei at the beginning of February.
Larry Van Butcher, a.k.a. “Red,” pleaded guilty on Oct. 29, 2020, to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle today.
“Domestic violence offenses represent a significant public safety concern in our communities, and, in the most tragic circumstances, result in a pattern of abuse and escalating violence,” said Acting United States Attorney Nicholas Ganjei. “Restricting domestic violence offenders from possessing the tools to perpetrate similar or more severe crimes is a priority for the Department of Justice.”
Rusk man found with cache of guns after domestic violence arrest sentenced to 21 months
âRedâ Butcher was prohibited from owning weapons after a domestic violence charge Larry Van Butcher, 53, of Rusk (Source: Smith County Jail) By KLTV Digital Media Staff | February 2, 2021 at 3:51 PM CST - Updated February 3 at 12:40 AM
RUSK, Texas (KLTV) - A Rusk man has been sentenced to prison for a federal firearms violation.
Larry Van Butcher, a.k.a. âRed,â 53, pleaded guilty on Oct. 29, 2020, to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, and was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on Tuesday.
Larry Van Butcher was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison.
Credit: Getty Images Published: 3:53 PM CST February 2, 2021 Updated: 3:53 PM CST February 2, 2021
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas A Cherokee County man has been sentenced to prison for a federal firearms violation, announced Acting United States Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 53-year-old Larry Van Butcher, a.k.a. “Red,” of Rusk, pleaded guilty on Oct. 29, 2020, to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced Tuesday to 21 months in federal prison.
According to information presented in court, on Nov. 5, 2019, Butcher was questioned regarding illegal drug and firearms activities occurring at his residence. After confessing to using methamphetamine and marijuana as well as possessing numerous firearms, Butcher admitted that he had been previously convicted in Cherokee County for the misdemeanor offense of assault fam