Dayton, Ohio – Federal and local law enforcement officials in Dayton have announced a sweeping series of eight recent cases involving violations of federal firearms laws, highlighting what authorities describe as an aggressive and coordinated effort to crack down on violent crime and illegal weapons possession across Southern Ohio.
The cases involve multiple individuals accused of serious offenses, including illegal possession of firearms, drug trafficking tied to weapons, assaults on law enforcement, and crimes involving stolen or modified guns. Officials emphasized that these cases reflect a broader push to remove dangerous weapons from the streets and hold repeat offenders accountable.
“It’s my job as U.S. Attorney to keep our communities in Southern Ohio safe. Doing that requires strong partnerships between our local police departments and our federal law enforcement agencies. And we have those strong partnerships here in Dayton,” said U.S. Attorney Dominick S. Gerace II. “We want to make it clear to criminals, if you illegally possess or use a firearm or ammunition in Dayton, or anywhere else in our district for that matter, expect to see federal charges.”
Multiple arrests and charges reveal wide scope of enforcement
Among the cases announced, JaMichael Craver was charged on March 30 with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Authorities say Craver fled on foot after being tracked by Dayton police and an aviation unit from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. After a pursuit, officers caught him and allegedly found a loaded 9mm handgun in his possession. At the time, Craver was a fugitive with multiple warrants, including charges related to drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession, and had prior convictions for aggravated robbery and kidnapping…