Evert Linnel Eoff, a 63-year-old resident of Atoka, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty on April 14 to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Eoff faces up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for the offense.
This case is significant because it highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address gun-related offenses among individuals with prior felony convictions. According to the indictment, Eoff knowingly possessed one bolt action rifle and one semi-automatic rifle on January 10 after previously being convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year imprisonment.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Atoka Police Department. The Honorable Gerald L. Jackson, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted Eoff's plea and ordered a presentence investigation report.
A U.S. District Court Judge will determine Eoff's sentence after reviewing federal sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. Until sentencing occurs, Eoff will remain in custody under the supervision of the United States Marshals Service. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Edith A. Singer and Jonathan E. Soverly represented the government during proceedings.
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma leads federal criminal investigations and prosecutions across its jurisdiction while managing civil actions for the United States; it also collects federal debts and supports trust responsibilities to Tribal Nations throughout its region according to its official website. This office represents all 26 counties fully within Indian country—including Atoka—and maintains operational facilities in Muskogee according to its official website.
As part of its broader mission under the Department of Justice umbrella according to its official website, this district advances community wellness through partnerships with sovereign Tribal Nations while handling both criminal prosecution and civil litigation according to its official website.
