Robert J. "Bob" Troester U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma
Two Oklahoma City men have entered guilty pleas to firearms charges in separate cases. These prosecutions are part of a collaborative effort between the City of Oklahoma City and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma aimed at tackling violent crime.
Davy Eugene King, 52, was charged by a federal Grand Jury on March 4, 2025, with illegal possession of a firearm following previous felony convictions. King admitted to possessing a firearm despite his criminal history, which includes convictions for second-degree murder and other offenses in Oklahoma County District Court. He faces up to 15 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
In another case, Robert Dewayne Mayfield, 23, was charged on February 20, 2025, with unlawful possession of a machinegun. Mayfield acknowledged having a firearm modified with a machinegun conversion device (MCD), which is illegal under federal law. He could receive up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
The investigations were conducted by the Oklahoma City Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Laney Ellis is prosecuting these cases as part of her role funded by a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant awarded to enhance efforts against violent crime.
U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester stated that “this collaboration with Oklahoma City will strengthen public safety.” He emphasized the partnership's role in holding accountable those who commit violent crimes under federal law.
Oklahoma City Police Chief Ron Bacy remarked that “these prosecutions demonstrate the power of our partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to disrupt violent offenders and take dangerous weapons off our streets.”
These cases fall under initiatives like “Shots Fired” and “Project Switch Off,” part of Operation Take Back America led by the Department of Justice. The initiatives aim to combat illegal immigration and eliminate cartels while addressing gun-related crimes.
Further details can be found in public filings.
