BOISE, ID — Four men have been sentenced to a combined 15 years in federal prison for unlawful firearm possession, according to a Monday announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho.
U.S. Attorney Bart Davis said the cases reflect ongoing efforts to enforce federal gun laws and keep weapons away from individuals prohibited from possessing them.
Council Man Receives Six Years for AR-15 Possession
Andrew James Solver, 42, of Council, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison after admitting he unlawfully possessed an AR-15 rifle stolen during a burglary in Gem County. A Bureau of Land Management Ranger discovered Solver’s illegal campsite north of Emmett in January 2025, leading to his arrest.
Solver, who has six prior felony convictions, was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release.
Nampa Man Sentenced to 18 Months
Francisco Javier Burgos, 20, of Nampa, received an 18-month sentence for unlawfully possessing a handgun. Officers attempted to contact Burgos in a park after hours on Jan. 2, 2025, and he fled before being arrested while attempting to hide a loaded firearm…