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Jun 9
We all have the right to celebrate, and the duty to stay alert. While you’re out celebrating America’s 250th birthday, remember, if you see something, say something. One tip can keep our community safe.
Learn more at: dhs.gov/see-something-say-so…
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Don't Lie for the Other Guy! International travelers are advised not to engage in straw purchasing, illegal buying of firearms for prohibited persons. With enhanced penalties, we're committed to preventing gun trafficking risks at FIFA World Cup 2026™. #FIFAWorldCup2026 #WeAreATF
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⚾️ From the first pitch to the final out, ATF was on the scene helping keep the 2026 Congressional Charity Baseball Game safe and secure. Our ATF Special Agent Certified Explosives Specialists, Bomb Technicians, and Explosives Detection K-9 teams worked alongside partners to protect players, fans and staff at this annual event. @ATFWashington @ATF_Denver @Nationals
ALT ATF Washington Field Division Special Agents Certified Explosives Specialists and Bomb Technician overlooking a baseball field during a pre-game ceremony at Nationals Park for the Congressional Charity Baseball Game.
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Jun 11
Jason Duane Spadt, 54 of Missoula, is a previously convicted felon and registered as a violent offender for a 2022 assault.
In March of 2025 he was found with a loaded handgun in his truck during a traffic stop in Great Falls to which he has admitted to illegally possessing.
He pleaded guilty to one count of prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Spadt faces 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment.
See full news release at: justice.gov/usao-mt/pr/misso…
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Jun 11
Robert Roy Vincent, 36, Billings, was sentenced more than two years in federal prison.
In April 2024 law enforcement in Yellowstone County received a tip that Vincent was selling fentanyl in Billings; he was already wanted by police for a number of outstanding warrants. Officers obtained a search warrant for Vincent’s CashApp profile and learned he had received $4,800 from his partner between March and April 2024.
The CashApp data included a transaction from a UPS store in California on April 9, 2024. Investigators contacted the UPS store and learned Vincent had mailed a package to his partner’s home in Billings. Law enforcement intercepted the package and found it contained approximately 2,000 fentanyl pills.
This case was investigated by ATF, DEA and Billings Police Department. See the full news release at justice.gov/usao-mt/pr/billi…
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ATF is proposing to allow individuals who make NFA firearms by altering existing firearms to use the original manufacturer’s markings instead of adding redundant ones. Since the original serial number and markings already meet statutory and regulatory requirements, this eliminates duplicative markings. The proposal codifies ATF’s prior variance practice for consistent, clear guidance. Read the proposal and comment at federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
ALT Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announces proposed rule allowing makers to adopt certain markings for National Firearms Act firearms.
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Jun 11
Antonio Deray Darnell, 36 and Gabriel Angel Sanchez, 32, were sentenced to 30 years in the @Colorado_DOC after a joint investigation with @ATF_Denver and Garden City, Colorado Police Department.
The duo committed multiple robberies and theft by targeting cash-couriers making scheduled pickups at businesses across the Front Range throughout the summer of 2023.
In February, a Weld County jury convicted both defendants of three counts of robbery, four counts of theft, and one count of attempted theft. In total, the defendants stole more than $116,000 during the five incidents.
@ATF_Denver incredibly grateful for everyone who assisted in this investigation, including the @WeldCountyDA for their willingness to dedicate the immense time and resources required to secure this successful prosecution and protect our communities.
See the full news release at: weldda.com/News/2026-News/Ca…
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ATF’s Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory is breaking new ground by specializing in the recovery of DNA from fired cartridge cases. While NIBIN has long linked shooting scenes across jurisdictions, new techniques created by ATF’s forensic biologists extract DNA and generate investigative leads through CODIS. Identifying persons of interest and connecting crimes, even across different firearms, is a powerful fusion of NIBIN and DNA and is a major advancement in solving violent gun crime. At full capacity, the lab will be able to analyze DNA from approximately 12,000 cartridge cases per year.
ATF is hiring forensic biologists to join the fight against violent crime! Learn more at atf.gov/careers/forensic-bio…. #CrimeGunIntel #ATFJobs
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Jun 9
Ryan Christopher Williams, 47, East Helena, has been sentenced to five years of probation and community service.
In May of 2025 he drove past a high school student, turned around, and cut them off causing them to stop at an intersection. He then got out of his car, confronted the high school student and pointed a firearm at the student. He chastised the student for driving too fast and left after the student apologized.
Williams was later contacted by law enforcement and confirmed he was involved in the incident and armed at the time but denied pointing a firearm at the student.
Law enforcement located William's firearm which matched the description of the firearm the student provided.
See the full news release at justice.gov/usao-mt/pr/east-…
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ATF Denver retweeted
🚨The @COPSOffice has released nearly $700 Million in grant Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) to support law enforcement. The released NOFOs include the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) and several other grant programs that:
🔵Support the hiring and retention of sworn law enforcement officers,
🔵Keep school students safe,
🔵Promote the health and safety of our nation’s law enforcement personnel,
🔵Keep communities safe by providing active shooter training, and
🔵Provide critical technology resources through congressionally designated projects.
"This is another key step in the Trump Administration’s mission to make America Safe Again — and one that will support our nationwide effort to reduce crime in every zip code." -Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche
Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
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ATF is proposing a technical update to amend the language in its subset of regulations under the Arms Export Control Act to match the terminology already used in the State Department’s U.S. Munitions List. Aligning these definitions would reduce ambiguity for Federal Firearms Licensees, Federal Explosives Licensees, and defense‑industry stakeholders. Read the proposal and comment at federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
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ATF is proposing to eliminate the requirement that NFA applicants send a copy of their application and Responsible Person Questionnaire (ATF Form 5320.23) to their local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. This longstanding requirement has faced repeated legal challenges and has not delivered meaningful public safety benefits. The change would simplify the process for law-abiding applicants. Read the proposal and comment at federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
ALT Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives proposes removing CLEO notification requirement under the National Firearms Act.
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Join the fight against violent crime by investigating firearms, arson, explosives, and more. New agents receive up to a $60,000 signing bonus. No prior law enforcement experience required, recent graduates and early career professionals are encouraged to apply today at usajobs.gov/job/871099300. #ATFJobs
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Protecting communities, one investigation at a time. ATF's Certified Fire Investigators are highly trained specialists who provide expertise and guidance on fire origin and cause determinations, violent crime investigations involving arson and arson-for-profit, as well as provide expert testimony in the courtroom. Learn more about these specialized ATF Special Agents at atf.gov/careers/certified-fi….
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ATF Director Robert Cekada addressed attendees at the 94th Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Long Beach, California, yesterday. The director explained to the @usmayors during the Criminal and Social Justice Standing Committee session how ATF partners with local and state law enforcement agencies to keep their communities safe, including how they can leverage ATF’s new crime gun intelligence lab in Wichita. ATF continues to provide access to tools like NIBIN, eTrace, and other cutting edge crime gun intelligence techniques to reduce violent crime and prevent illegal firearms smuggling.
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Across America, violent crime is down, with 2025 marking the largest single-year percentage decline on record. Behind those numbers is investigative work. ATF turns crime guns into actionable intelligence, generating leads that help law enforcement identify shooters, dismantle trafficking networks, and stop the next violent act before it happens. That’s our mission: To relentlessly focus on violent criminals while protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens by safeguarding lawful commerce.
More at whitehouse.gov/releases/2026…. #GunViolenceAwarenessDay
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Jun 4
@ATF_Denver Offers $5,000 Reward in Theft of 138 Firearms
@ATF_Denver in conjunction with the Colorado Springs Police Department and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms industry are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information or evidence related to those involved in the theft of 138 firearms, valued at over $100,000, from a storage trailer belonging to a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) who was traveling to attend a gun show.
The theft from the FFL storage trailer occurred on the morning of March 27 while parked at Hampton Inn by Hilton Colorado Springs-Airport located at 2077 Aerotech Dr., Colorado Springs, Colorado. One suspect has been arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Department, a U-Haul van used in the crime has since been recovered and the stolen firearms are largely unrecovered at this time. The ongoing investigation is being conducted jointly by the Colorado Springs Police Department and the ATF Denver Field Division, Colorado Springs Field Office.
Anyone with information about this investigation should contact ATF at (888) ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477) or the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000. Information can also be sent to ATFTips@atf.gov or through ATF’s website at atf.gov/contact/atftips. Tips can be submitted anonymously using the @Reportitcom app, available from both Google Play and the Apple App store, or by visiting reportit.com.
ATF regulates the firearm industry and is the federal law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for investigating fires and explosions. More information about ATF and its programs is available at atf.gov.
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ATF Director Robert Cekada sat down with @CarlHigbie to discuss major reforms at the agency. Promising a focus on criminals and not law-abiding gun owners. Watch the clip ⬇️
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Michael Austin Ford, 60, West Valley City, Utah, was sentenced five years in federal prison for setting a school bus on fire.
In February 2022 he was accused of setting a bus on fire that had 42 children inside and did so while driving in traffic, but the charge was dismissed as part of his plea agreement.
In April of 2023, he was captured on video, despite having tampered with the video surveillance system in the days prior, intentionally lighting a school bus on fire while driving.
We commend our partners at the @UtahDPS State Fire Marshal's Office for their incredible work on this investigation.
See full news release below.
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