A Harrisburg man, Armond Youngblood, 26, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for making false statements to federal agents. The sentencing was carried out by United States District Court Judge Jennifer P. Wilson.
The incident dates back to May 13, 2021, when Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agents questioned Youngblood about firearms he had purchased that were later found at crime scenes. Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus stated that during the interview, Youngblood claimed to have bought three guns but had actually acquired six.
The investigation was conducted by the ATF and the Harrisburg Police Borough. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael A. Consiglio prosecuted the case.
This legal action is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. The Department's violent crime reduction strategy under PSN focuses on building trust within communities, supporting organizations that prevent violence, prioritizing strategic enforcement efforts, and evaluating outcomes.
Investigative leads from the ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) contributed significantly to this case. NIBIN is a national network that aids in solving firearm-related crimes by capturing and comparing ballistic evidence across different crime scenes.
For more details on NIBIN's role in preventing violent crimes involving firearms, visit their website.
