New Orleans Man Johron Wiltz, 21, Indicted as Felon in Possession of a Firearm Less Than Two Months After Felony Convictions
Johron Wiltz, 21, of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, was indicted on October 23, 2026, for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle announced.
According to the indictment, on April 1, 2026, Wiltz was convicted of multiple felonies in Orleans Parish, including illegal possession of stolen things valued over $25,000. Less than two months later, on May 28, 2026, he was arrested in possession of a Glock Model 19 firearm and additional ammunition.
As to both offenses, Wiltz faces up to 15 years in prison, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release. Each count also carries a mandatory $100 special assessment fee. U.S. Attorney Courcelle reiterated that the indictment is merely an allegation and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Louisiana Probation and Parole. Assistant United States Attorney David Berman of the Violent Crime Unit is in charge of the prosecution. The case is part of the Department of Justice's Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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