Arnes Krajinic, a 33-year-old resident of Roseville, was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition. The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta, as announced by United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.

The investigation into Krajinic began in January 2023 when law enforcement discovered he was advertising fentanyl and firearms for sale on Instagram. On January 17, 2023, authorities arrested Krajinic and found him with approximately 95 grams of fentanyl powder, various prescription pills, over $7,000 in cash, a digital scale, and a privately manufactured 9mm firearm loaded with ammunition. Krajinic's previous felony convictions prohibited him from possessing firearms and ammunition. His criminal history includes convictions for robbery, possession of controlled substances while armed, possession of a concealed weapon in a vehicle, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of controlled substances for sale.

The case resulted from an investigation conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Placer County Special Investigations Unit. The Roseville Police Department also assisted in the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Emily G. Sauvageau prosecuted the case.

This prosecution is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative that unites law enforcement at all levels with communities to reduce violent crime and gun violence while making neighborhoods safer. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a strategy to reduce violent crime by strengthening PSN based on core principles such as fostering trust within communities and supporting community-based organizations that work to prevent violence.

For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, visit Justice.gov/PSN.