Joseph Charles Riddle, a 35-year-old resident of Muldrow, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to federal firearm charges. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma reported that Riddle admitted guilt to one count of Felon in Possession of Ammunition and one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition. Each charge carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years imprisonment and a fine of $250,000.
According to the indictment, on January 6, 2025, Riddle was found in possession of various ammunition types after having been previously convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year in prison. Specifically, he possessed one round of .45ACP caliber ammunition, 18 rounds of .380ACP caliber ammunition, and one round of .22 caliber ammunition.
Further allegations stated that between January 17, 2024, and August 2024, Riddle had knowingly possessed firearms including a .22 caliber pump action rifle and a 12-gauge pump action shotgun. He also had in his possession a 6.5 Creedmoor caliber bolt action rifle along with 15 rounds of corresponding ammunition.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives alongside the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation leading to these charges.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Gerald L. Jackson accepted Riddle's plea in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. A presentence investigation report has been ordered as part of the proceedings.
The final sentencing will be determined by a U.S. District Court Judge who will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines along with other statutory factors before making a decision. Until then, Riddle remains in custody under the United States Marshals Service.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lewis M. Reagan represented the prosecution in this case.
