DALLAS MAN CHARGED WITH FEDERAL FIREARMS VIOLATIONS

United States Attorney Jane Boyle announced that a federal grand jury in Dallas, Texas, returned a three-count indictment this week against Terence Anderson, age 58, of Dallas, charging him with various federal firearms violations. Anderson made his initial appearance yesterday afternoon before United State Magistrate Judge Wm. F. Sanderson, Jr. and was released on personal recognizance bond. An arraignment date has not yet been set.

Count 1 of the indictment charges possession of unregistered firearms, in violation of 26 U.S.C. §§ 5845(a), 5861(d), and 5871. According to the indictment, on February 18, 2003, Terence Anderson possessed the below-listed 16 unregistered firearms: a Colt, Model SP1, .223 caliber machinegun; an Auto Ordnance Corporation, Model 1928, .45 caliber machinegun; two Sten Type, 9mm caliber machineguns; a Harrington & Richardson, Model M14, .308 caliber machinegun; a Mauser, Model 1932 Schnellfeuer, 9mm caliber machinegun; an Enfield, Model Bren MKI, .303 caliber machinegun; a Bren MKI type, .303 caliber machinegun; an Israel Military Industries, Model A UZI; semiautomatic, 9mm caliber machinegun; an AR 15 drop-in auto sear; 5 metal cylindrical device silencers; and a "Rigolarm", .22 caliber pen gun.

Count 2 of the indictment charges possession of firearms bearing no serial number, in violation of 26 U.S.C. §§ 5845(a), 5861(i), and 5871. The indictment alleges that nine of the above-listed weapons that Anderson possessed had no serial numbers. Count 3 of the indictment charges Anderson with unlawful possession of machineguns, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(o) and 924(a)(2). According to the indictment, nine of the above listed weapons Anderson possessed were machine guns.

An indictment is an accusation by a federal grand jury and a defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty. However, if convicted on all counts, Terence Anderson faces a maximum statutory sentence of 30 years imprisonment and a $750,000 fine.

U.S. Attorney Boyle praised the investigative efforts of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Mike Gill.