Michele Beckwith Acting U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California
After a two-day trial overseen by U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins, a jury has found Jeffrey Caldwell, 36, of Vallejo, guilty of being a felon in possession of ammunition. This was announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith.
The case stems from an incident at the Super 8 Motel on Solano Avenue in Vallejo, where law enforcement responded to reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found that Caldwell had barricaded himself in his room and refused to surrender. The standoff ended with Caldwell's attempted escape. A search revealed a firearm containing one round of ammunition in his room. Due to previous felony convictions for crimes such as assault and burglary, Caldwell is legally prohibited from possessing ammunition.
The investigation involved the Vallejo Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The prosecution team includes Assistant U.S. Attorneys Charles Campbell and Alexander Cárdenas.
Caldwell's sentencing is scheduled for August 22, 2025. He faces up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. However, the final sentence will be determined by the court after considering various statutory factors and guidelines.
This conviction is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which aims to reduce violent crime through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. Launched by the U.S. Department of Justice on May 26, 2021, this strategy focuses on building community trust, supporting violence prevention organizations, setting strategic priorities for enforcement, and measuring outcomes.
