Plea Agreement Letter — United States v. Kevin Davis (District of Maryland)
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A plea agreement letter dated December 5, 2023 from the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland to C. Justin Brown, counsel for Kevin Davis, filed January 25, 2024 as Document 54 in United States versus Kevin Davis, Case 1:23-cr-00027-RDB. Davis agrees to plead guilty to Count One of the Superseding Information, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), which carries a maximum of 15 years in prison. The parties stipulate a base offense level of 14 with increases because the offense involved four firearms, a stolen firearm and obstruction, for a final anticipated adjusted offense level 17. The Statement of Facts states that four firearms recovered from the residence of Davis on January 6, 2023 were found to carry the DNA of Davis.
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Case 1:23-cr-00027-RDB Document 54 Filed 01/25/24 Page 1 of 11 JTW: 10.13.23 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney District of Maryland Northern Division Paul A. Riley Mailing Address: Office Location: DIRECT: 410-209-4959 Assistant United States Attorney 36 S. Charles Street, 4th Floor 36 S. Charles Street, 4th Floor MAIN: 410-209-4800 Paul. Riley@usdoj.gov Baltimore, MD 21201 Baltimore, MD 21201 v FILED _ ENTERED December 5, 2023 ____ LOGGED ___ RECEIVED C. Justin Brown ° AT BALTIMORE BROWNLAW CLERK, U.S. DISTRICT COURT 1 N. Charles St., Suite 1301 DISTRICT OF MARYLAND Baltimore, MD 21201 BY JK __ Deputy Re: United States v. Kevin Davis, Crim. No: RDB-23-027 Dear Counsel: This letter, together with the Sealed Supplement, confirms the plea agreement (this Agreement’) that has been offered to your client, Kevin Davis (hereinafter “Defendant”), by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland (“this Office”). If the Defendant accepts this offer, please have the Defendant execute it in the spaces provided below. If this offer has not been accepted by December 8, 2023, it will be deemed withdrawn. The terms of the Agreement are as follows: Offense of Conviction 1, The Defendant agrees to plead guilty to Count One of the Superseding Information, which charges the Defendant with Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). The Defendant admits that the Defendant is, in fact, guilty of the offense and will so advise the Court. Elements of the Offense (Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition) 2. The elements of the offense to which the Defendant has agreed to plead guilty, and which this Office would prove if the case went to trial, are as follows: That on or about the dates alleged in the Superseding Information, in the District of Maryland, a. The Defendant knowingly possessed a firearm and ammunition, as those terms are defined in 18 U.S.C. §§ 921(a)(3) & 921(a)(17); b. The Defendant had been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, his civil rights had not been restored, and he had knowledge of this status; and c. The firearm and ammunition affected interstate commerce. Penalties Rev. August 2018 3:41 pm, Jan 25 2024 Case 1:23-cr-00027-RDB Document 54 Filed 01/25/24 Page 2 of 11 3. The maximum penalties provided by statute for the offense to which the Defendant is pleading guilty are as follows: Count Statut Minimum | Maximum | Supervised | Maximum Special oun ature Prison Prison Release Fine Assessment 18 U.S.C. 1 N/A 15 years 3 years $250,000 $100 a. Prison: If the Court orders a term of imprisonment, the Bureau of Prisons has sole discretion to designate the institution at which it will be served. b. Supervised Release: If the Court orders a term of supervised release, and the Defendant violates the conditions of supervised release, the Court may order the Defendant returned to custody to serve a term of imprisonment as permitted by statute, followed by an additional term of supervised release. C. Restitution: The Court may order the Defendant to pay restitution pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3663, 3663A, and 3664. d. Payment: Ifa fine or restitution is imposed, it shall be payable immediately, unless the Court orders otherwise under 18 U.S.C. § 3572(d). The Defendant may be required to pay interest if the fine is not paid when due. e. Forfeiture: The Court may enter an order of forfeiture of assets directly traceable to the offense, substitute assets, and/or a money judgment equal to the value of the property subject to forfeiture. f. Collection of Debts: If the Court imposes a fine or restitution, this Office’s Financial Litigation Unit will be responsible for collecting the debt. If the Court establishes a schedule of payments, the Defendant agrees that: (1) the full amount of the fine or restitution is nonetheless due and owing immediately; (2) the schedule of payments is merely a minimum schedule of payments and not the only method, nor a limitation on the methods, available to the United States to enforce the judgment; and (3) the United States may fully employ all powers to collect on the total amount of the debt as provided by law. Until the debt is paid, the Defendant agrees to disclose all assets in which the Defendant has any interest or over which the Defendant exercises direct or indirect control. Until the money judgment is satisfied, the Defendant authorizes this Office to obtain a credit report in order to evaluate the Defendant’s ability to pay, and to request and review the Defendant’s federal and state income tax returns. The Defendant agrees to complete and sign a copy of IRS Form 8821 (relating to the voluntary disclosure of federal tax return information) and a financial statement in a form provided by this Office. Waiver of Rights 4, The Defendant understands that by entering into this Agreement, the Defendant surrenders certain rights as outlined below: Rev. August 2018 Case 1:23-cr-00027-RDB Document 54 Filed 01/25/24 Page 3 of 11 a. The Defendant has the right to have his case presented to a Grand Jury, which would decide whether there is probable cause to return a superseding indictment against him. By agreeing to proceed by way of Superseding Information, he is giving up that right, and understands that the charges will be filed by the United States Attorney without the Grand Jury. b. If the Defendant had pled not guilty and persisted in that plea, the Defendant would have had the right to a speedy jury trial with the close assistance of competent counsel. That trial could be conducted by a judge, without a jury, if the Defendant, this Office, and the Court all agreed. C. If the Defendant elected a jury trial, the jury would be composed of twelve individuals selected from the community. Counsel and the Defendant would have the opportunity to challenge prospective jurors who demonstrated bias or who were otherwise unqualified, and would have the opportunity to strike a certain number of jurors peremptorily. All twelve jurors would have to agree unanimously before the Defendant could be found guilty of any count. The jury would be instructed that the Defendant was presumed to be innocent, and that presumption could be overcome only by proof beyond a reasonable doubt. d. If the Defendant went to trial, the Government would have the burden of proving the Defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The Defendant would have the right to confront and cross-examine the Government’s witnesses. The Defendant would not have to present any defense witnesses or evidence whatsoever. If the Defendant wanted to call witnesses in defense, however, the Defendant would have the subpoena power of the Court to compel the witnesses to attend. e. The Defendant would have the right to testify in the Defendant’s own defense if the Defendant so chose, and the Defendant would have the right to refuse to testify. If the Defendant chose not to testify, the Court could instruct the jury that they could not draw any adverse inference from the Defendant’s decision not to testify. f. If the Defendant were found guilty after a trial, the Defendant would have the right to appeal the verdict and the Court’s pretrial and trial decisions on the admissibility of evidence to see if any errors were committed which would require a new trial or dismissal of the charges. By pleading guilty, the Defendant knowingly gives up the right to appeal the verdict and the Court’s decisions. g. By pleading guilty, the Defendant will be giving up all of these rights, except the right, under the limited circumstances set forth in the “Waiver of Appeal” paragraph below, to appeal the sentence. By pleading guilty, the Defendant understands that the Defendant may have to answer the Court’s questions both about the rights being given up and about the facts of the case. Any statements that the Defendant makes during such a hearing would not be admissible against the Defendant during a trial except in a criminal proceeding for perjury or false statement. h. If the Court accepts the Defendant’s plea of guilty, the Defendant will be giving up the right to file and have the Court rule on pretrial motions, and there will be no further trial or proceeding of any kind in the above-referenced criminal case, and the Court will find the Defendant guilty. Rev. August 2018 Case 1:23-cr-00027-RDB Document 54 Filed 01/25/24 Page 4 of 11 i. By pleading guilty, the Defendant will also be giving up certain valuable civil rights and may be subject to deportation or other loss of immigration status, including possible denaturalization. The Defendant recognizes that if the Defendant is not a citizen of the United States, or is a naturalized citizen, pleading guilty may have consequences with respect to the Defendant’s immigration status. Under federal law, conviction for a broad range of crimes can lead to adverse immigration consequences, including automatic removal from the United States. Removal and other immigration consequences are the subject of a separate proceeding, however, and the Defendant understands that no one, including the Defendant’s attorney or the Court, can predict with certainty the effect of a conviction on immigration status. The Defendant is not relying on any promise or belief about the immigration consequences of pleading guilty. The Defendant nevertheless affirms that the Defendant wants to plead guilty regardless of any potential immigration consequences. Advisory Sentencing Guidelines Apply 5. The Defendant understands that the Court will determine a sentencing guidelines range for this case (henceforth the “advisory guidelines range”) pursuant to the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 at 18 U.S.C. § 3551-3742 (excepting 18 U.S.C. § 3553(b)(1) and 3742(e)) and 28 U.S.C. §§ 991 through 998. The Defendant further understands that the Court will impose a sentence pursuant to the Sentencing Reform Act, as excised, and must take into account the advisory guidelines range in establishing a reasonable sentence. Factual and Advisory Guidelines Stipulation 6. This Office and the Defendant stipulate and agree to the Statement of Facts set forth in Attachment A, which is incorporated by reference herein. Count One a. The applicable base offense level is 14 pursuant to United States Sentencing Guidelines (“U.S.S.G.”) § 2K2.1(a). b. This Office and the Defendant further agree that there is a 2 (two) level increase, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 2K2.1(b)(1)(A), because the offense involved four firearms (subtotal: 16). c. This Office and the Defendant further agree that there is a 2 (two) level increase, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 2K2.1(b)(4)(A), because the offense involved a firearm that was stolen (subtotal: 18). d. This Office and the Defendant further agree that there is a 2 (two) level increase, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 3C1.1, because the Defendant willfully obstructed or impeded, or attempted to obstruct or impede, the administration of justice with respect to the investigation, of the instant offense of conviction, and (2) the obstructive conduct related to (A) the defendant’s offense of conviction and any relevant conduct (subtotal: 20). e. This Office does not oppose a 2 (two) level reduction in the Defendant’s adjusted offense level pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 3E1.1(a), based upon the Defendant’s apparent Rev. August 2018 Case 1:23-cr-00027-RDB Document 54 Filed 01/25/24 Page 5 of 11 prompt recognition and affirmative acceptance of personal responsibility for the Defendant’s criminal conduct. This Office agrees to make a motion pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 3E1.1(b) for an additional | (one) level decrease in recognition of the Defendant’s timely notification of the Defendant’s intention to enter a plea of guilty. This Office may oppose any adjustment for acceptance of responsibility under U.S.S.G. § 3E1.1(a) and may decline to make a motion pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 3E1.1(b), if the Defendant: (i) fails to admit each and every item in the factual stipulation; (ii) denies involvement in the offense; (iii) gives conflicting statements about the Defendant’s involvement in the offense; (iv) is untruthful with the Court, this Office, or the United States Probation Office; (v) obstructs or attempts to obstruct justice prior to sentencing; (vi) engages in any criminal conduct between the date of this Agreement and the date of sentencing; (vii) attempts to withdraw the plea of guilty; or (viii) violates this Agreement in any way. f. Thus, the final anticipated adjusted offense level 17. 7. There is no agreement as to the Defendant’s criminal history and the Defendant understands that the Defendant’s criminal history could alter the Defendant’s offense level. Specifically, the Defendant understands that the Defendant’s criminal history could alter the final offense level if the Defendant is determined to be a career offender or if the instant offense was a part of a pattern of criminal conduct from which the Defendant derived a substantial portion of the Defendant’s income. 8. Other than as set forth above, no other offense characteristics, sentencing guidelines factors, potential departures or adjustments set forth in the United States Sentencing Guidelines are in dispute or will be raised in calculating the advisory guidelines range. Obligations of the Parties 9. At the time of sentencing, this Office and the Defendant reserve the right to advocate for a reasonable sentence, period of supervised release, and/or fine considering any appropriate factors under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a). This Office and the Defendant reserve the right to bring to the Court’s attention all information with respect to the Defendant’s background, character, and conduct that this Office or the Defendant deem relevant to sentencing, including the conduct that is the subject of any counts of the Indictment and Superseding Information. At the time of sentencing, this Office will move to dismiss any open counts against the Defendant. Waiver of Appeal 10.___ In exchange for the concessions made by this Office and the Defendant in this Agreement, this Office and the Defendant waive their rights to appeal as follows: a. The Defendant knowingly waives all right, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 or any other statute or constitutional provision, to appeal the Defendant’s conviction on any ground whatsoever. This includes a waiver of all right to appeal the Defendant’s conviction on the ground that the statute(s) to which the Defendant is pleading guilty is unconstitutional, or on the ground that the admitted conduct does not fall within the scope of the statute(s), to the extent that such challenges legally can be waived. Rev. August 2018 Case 1:23-cr-00027-RDB Document 54 Filed 01/25/24 Page 6 of 11 b. The Defendant and this Office knowingly and expressly waive all rights conferred by 18 U.S.C. § 3742 to appeal whatever sentence is imposed (including any term of imprisonment, fine, term of supervised release, or order of restitution) for any reason (including the establishment of the advisory sentencing guidelines range, the determination of the Defendant’s criminal history, the weighing of the sentencing factors, and any constitutional challenges to the calculation and imposition of any term of imprisonment, fine, order of forfeiture, order of restitution, and term or condition of supervised release), except as follows: i. The Defendant reserves the right to appeal any sentence that exceeds the statutory maximum; and ii. This Office reserves the right to appeal any sentence below a statutory minimum. c. The Defendant waives any and all rights under the Freedom of Information Act relating to the investigation and prosecution of the above-captioned matter and agrees not to file any request for documents from this Office or any investigating agency. Forfeiture 11. The Defendant understands that the Court may enter an Order of Forfeiture as part of the Defendant’s sentence, and that the Order of Forfeiture may include assets directly traceable to the offense(s), substitute assets, and/or a money judgment equal to the value of the property derived from, or otherwise involved in, the offenses. 12. Specifically, but without limitation on the Government’s right to forfeit all property subject to forfeiture as permitted by law, the Defendant agrees to forfeit to the United States all of the Defendant’s right, title, and interest in the following items that the Defendant agrees constitute money, property, and/or assets derived from or obtained by the Defendant as a result of, or used to facilitate the commission of, the Defendant’s illegal activities: a. Ruger SR9C firearm 334-10383; _ b. 9mm ammunition (17 count); c. 9mm ammunition (17 count); d. Glock 22 firearm SN: RF345; e. Glock 23 firearm SN: AAMW460; f. .40 caliber ammunition (15 count); g. .40 caliber ammunition (12 count); and h. Glock 17 firearm, SN: VXN775. Rev. August 2018 Case 1:23-cr-00027-RDB Document 54 Filed 01/25/24 Page 7 of 11 13. If specific direct or substitute assets are forfeited and liquidated, any net proceeds of the asset shall be applied to the money judgment. The Defendant acknowledges that, due to her acts or omissions, the total proceeds he obtained as a result of the scheme to defraud are not available to the government for forfeiture, and the government is entitled to the forfeiture of substitute assets because at least one of the conditions in 21 U.S.C. § 853(p) has been met. 14. The Defendant agrees to consent to the entry of orders of forfeiture for the property described herein and waives the requirements of Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 1 1(b)(1)(J), 32.2, and 43(a) regarding notice of the forfeiture in the charging instrument, advice regarding forfeiture during the change of plea hearing, announcement of the forfeiture at sentencing, and incorporation of the forfeiture in the judgment. 15. | The Defendant agrees to assist fully in the forfeiture of the above property. The Defendant agrees to disclose all assets and sources of income, to consent to all requests for access to information related to assets and income, and to take all steps necessary to pass clear title to the forfeited assets to the United States, including executing all documents necessary to transfer such title, assisting in bringing any assets located outside of the United States within the jurisdiction of the United States, and taking whatever steps are necessary to ensure that assets subject to forfeiture are made available for forfeiture. 16. The Defendant waives all challenges to any forfeiture carried out in accordance with this Agreement on any grounds, including any and all constitutional, legal, equitable, statutory, or administrative grounds brought by any means, including through direct appeal, habeas corpus petition, or civil complaint. The Defendant will not challenge or seek review of any civil or administrative forfeiture of any property subject to forfeiture under this Agreement, and will not assist any third party with any challenge or review or any petition for remission of forfeiture. Collection of Financial Obligations 17. The Defendant expressly authorizes the U.S. Attorney’s Office to obtain a credit report in order to evaluate the Defendant’s ability to satisfy any financial obligation imposed by the Court. If restitution is not paid by the date of sentencing, in order to facilitate the collection of financial obligations to be imposed in connection with this prosecution, the Defendant agrees to disclose fully all assets in which the Defendant has any interest or over which the Defendant exercises control, directly or indirectly, including those held by a spouse, nominee or other third party. If restitution is not paid by the date of sentencing, the Defendant will promptly submit a completed financial statement to the United States Attorney’s Office, in a form this Office prescribes and as it directs. The Defendant promises that any financial statement and disclosures the Defendant submits will be complete, accurate and truthful, and understands that any willful falsehood on the financial statement will be a separate crime and may be punished under 18 U.S.C.§ 1001 by an additional five years’ incarceration and fine. Defendant’s Conduct Prior to Sentencing and Breach 18. | Between now and the date of the sentencing, the Defendant will not engage in conduct that constitutes obstruction of justice under U.S.S.G. § 3C1.1; will not violate any federal, state, or local law; will acknowledge guilt to the probation officer and the Court; will be truthful in any statement to the Court, this Office, law enforcement agents, and probation officers; will Rev. August 2018 Case 1:23-cr-00027-RDB Document 54 Filed 01/25/24 Page 8 of 11 cooperate in the preparation of the presentence report; and will not move to withdraw from the plea of guilty or from this Agreement. 19. ‘If the Defendant engages in conduct prior to sentencing that violates the above paragraph of this Agreement, and the Court finds a violation by a preponderance of the evidence, then: (i) this Office will be free from its obligations under this Agreement; (ii) this Office may make sentencing arguments and recommendations different from those set out in this Agreement, even if the Agreement was reached pursuant to Rule 11(c)(1)(C); and (iii) in any criminal or civil proceeding, this Office will be free to use against the Defendant all statements made by the Defendant and any of the information or materials provided by the Defendant, including statements, information, and materials provided pursuant to this Agreement, and statements made during proceedings before the Court pursuant to Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. A determination that this Office is released from its obligations under this Agreement will not permit the Defendant to withdraw the guilty plea. The Defendant acknowledges that the Defendant may not withdraw the Defendant’s guilty plea—even if made pursuant to Rule 11(c\(1)(C)—if the Court finds that the Defendant breached the Agreement. In that event, neither the Court nor the Government will be bound by the specific sentence or sentencing range agreed and stipulated to herein pursuant to Rule 11(c)(1)(C). Restitution 20. The Defendant agrees to the entry of a restitution order for the full amount of the victims’ losses. The Defendant agrees that, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3663 and 3663A and 3563(b)(2) and 3583(d), the Court may order restitution of the full amount of the actual, total loss caused by the offense conduct set forth in the factual stipulation. The total amount of restitution shall be due immediately and shall be ordered to be paid forthwith. Any payment schedule imposed by the Court establishes only a minimum obligation. Defendant will make a good faith effort to pay any restitution. Regardless of Defendant’s compliance, any payment schedule does not limit the United States’ ability to collect additional amounts from Defendant through all available collection remedies at any time. The Defendant further agrees that the Defendant will fully disclose to this Office, the probation officer, and to the Court, subject to the penalty of perjury, all information (including but not limited to copies of all relevant bank and financial records) regarding the current location and prior disposition of all funds obtained as a result of the criminal conduct set forth in the factual stipulation. The Defendant further agrees to take all reasonable steps to retrieve or repatriate any such funds and to make them available for restitution. If the Defendant does not fulfill this provision, it will be considered a material breach of this Agreement, and this Office may seek to be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement. Court Not a Party 21. The Court is not a party to this Agreement. The sentence to be imposed is within the sole discretion of the Court. The Court is not bound by the Sentencing Guidelines stipulation in this Agreement. The Court will determine the facts relevant to sentencing. The Court is not required to accept any recommendation or stipulation of the parties. The Court has the power to impose a sentence up to the maximum penalty allowed by law. If the Court makes sentencing findings different from those stipulated in this Agreement, or if the Court imposes any sentence up to the maximum allowed by statute, the Defendant will remain bound to fulfill all of the obligations under this Agreement. Neither the prosecutor, defense counsel, nor the Court can make a binding Rev. August 2018 Case 1:23-cr-00027-RDB Document 54 Filed 01/25/24 Page 9 of 11 prediction, promise, or representation as to what guidelines range or sentence the Defendant will receive. The Defendant agrees that no one has made such a binding prediction or promise. Entire Agreement 22. This letter, together with the Sealed Supplement, constitutes the complete plea agreement in this case. This letter, together with the Sealed Supplement, supersedes any prior understandings, promises, or conditions between this Office and the Defendant. There are no other agreements, promises, undertakings, or understandings between the Defendant and this Office other than those set forth in this letter and the Sealed Supplement. No changes to this Agreement will be effective unless in writing, signed by all parties and approved by the Court. If the Defendant fully accepts each and every term and condition of this Agreement, please sign and have the Defendant sign the original and return it to me promptly. Very truly yours, Erek L. Barron United States ia ( A Lf Paul A. Riley ‘ Assistant United States Attorney I have read this Agreement, including the Sealed Supplement, and carefully reviewed every part of it with my attorney. I understand it and I voluntarily agree to it. Specifically, I have reviewed the Factual and Advisory Guidelines Stipulation with my attorney and I do not wish to change any part of it. Iam completely satisfied with the representation of my attorney. Date Kevin Davis Defendant I am the Defendant’s attorney. I have carefully reviewed every part of this Agreement, including the Sealed Supplement with the Defendant. The Defendant advises me that the Defendant understands and accepts its terms. To my knowledge, the Defendant’s decision to enter into this Agreement is an informed and voluntary’one Austin Brown, Esq. JK ounsel to Defendant Date Rev. August 2018 Case 1:23-cr-00027-RDB Document 54 Filed 01/25/24 Page 10 of 11 ATTACHMENT A STIPULATION OF FACTS The undersigned parties stipulate and agree that if this case had proceeded to trial, this Office would have proven the following facts beyond a reasonable doubt. The undersigned parties also stipulate and agree that the following facts do not encompass all of the evidence that would have been presented had this matter proceeded to trial. Defendant Kevin Davis, born May 1980, is a resident of Baltimore County, Maryland. On or about January 6, 2023, Defendant illegally possessed four firearms and ammunition, despite being prohibited from doing so in light of a past federal drug conviction. His offense is described in further detail below. On or about May 6, 2013, Defendant pleaded guilty in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona to a charge of Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 and 841(a)(1). On July 24, 2013, the federal District Court in Arizona sentenced Davis to 63 months’ incarceration, to be followed by four years of Supervised Release. Defendant knew that this past federal conviction prohibited him from possessing firearms and ammunition. On January 6, 2023, law enforcement executed a federal search warrant at Defendant’s residence located on Claybrooke Drive in Windsor Mill, Maryland where he lived with his co- defendant Tomeka Glenn. Defendant and Glenn were present at the residence at the time of the search and were arrested in connection with a federal charge of wire fraud conspiracy in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1349. During the execution of the search warrant, law enforcement found and seized four firearms loaded with ammunition—a Ruger SR9C 9mm firearm, SN: 334-10383, a .40 caliber Glock 22 firearm, SN: RF345, a .40 caliber Glock 23 firearm, SN: AAMW460, and a .40 caliber Glock 17 firearm, SN: VXN775. Later investigation revealed that the Ruger SR9C firearm had earlier been reported stolen by its owner. The firearms were hidden by Defendant in the air ducts of the residence: two firearms were hidden in the main bedroom air duct where Defendant slept and kept his personal effects; the other two firearms were in the air duct of the bathroom closest to the main bedroom. Moreover, two of the firearms were further stuffed in socks in attempt to hide them. Defendant on January 6, 2023 possessed and secreted the firearms in the air ducts of his home (and in socks) in an attempt to conceal them from law enforcement after learning that federal agents had a warrant to search his home. Moreover, shortly before he was arrested, Defendant was observed by law enforcement to be in the immediate area of a vent that provided access to one of the air ducts where two of his firearms were ultimately found. Defendant agrees that his concealment of the firearms constitutes attempted obstruction of the administration of justice with respect to the investigation, of the instant offense of conviction, and the obstructive conduct related to Defendant’s offense of conviction. A later review of Defendant’s iCloud account revealed the existence of, among other things, a series of videos depicting Defendant handling firearms, including a shotgun and an assault rifle. Below are still frames from the videos: Rev. August 2018 10 Case 1:23-cr-00027-RDB Document 54 Filed 01/25/24 Page 11 of 11 Defendant’s iCloud account likewise contained an audio message in which he discusses losing his “G23”—a reference to a Glock 23 firearm—and “get[tting] back one of those” and in which he states that he has “‘a few of them”—a reference to Glock brand firearms. Defendant further stated that he “would pay whatever” to obtain another Glock 23, which he ultimately did. As noted, Defendant possessed multiple Glock brand firearms (including a Glock 23); all of these firearms were seized from his home. All of the seized firearms were later determined to be operable, and the firearms and ammunition were all manufactured outside of the District of Maryland and thus traveled in interstate commerce prior to their recovery from Defendant’s residence in Maryland on January 6, 2023. Further, each of the four firearms recovered from Defendant’s home on January 6, 2023 were later found to have Defendant’s DNA on them. At the time Defendant possessed each firearm and ammunition, Defendant had been, and knew he had been, previously convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year and had not had his civil rights restored. SO STIPULATED: Date ~ Kevin Davis Defendant Date C. Justin Brown, Esq. Cogfinsel to Defendant Af Paul'A. Riley / Assistant United States Attorney Rev. August 2018 11
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