A federal jury has found Gary Schmucker, 47, of Warsaw, Indiana, guilty of possessing a firearm as an unlawful drug user. The verdict was reached after a two-day trial overseen by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty, according to Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Proctor.
Schmucker was convicted on the sole count outlined in the indictment. Sentencing is set for November 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The sentence will be determined by the District Court Judge based on federal statutes and the United States Sentencing Guidelines.
The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with help from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Joseph P. Falvey and Jerome W. McKeever prosecuted the case.
The prosecution falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a national initiative that brings together law enforcement agencies and communities to address violent crime and gun violence. In May 2021, the Department of Justice introduced a strategy to enhance PSN with goals such as building trust in communities, supporting local organizations that prevent violence before it occurs, focusing enforcement efforts strategically, and measuring outcomes. More information about Project Safe Neighborhoods can be found at https://www.justice.gov/psn.
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