INDIANA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced this week that 11 individuals were sentenced during January and February 2026 for the illegal possession of firearms.
The sentencings are the result of 11 separate investigations targeting prohibited persons—primarily convicted felons—who were found in possession of weapons. Federal officials confirmed that a total of 23 firearms, including semiautomatic pistols, handguns, and shotguns, were confiscated during these operations.
The prosecutions were part of the Department of Justice’s Operation Take Back America, a coordinated effort to reduce violent crime by strictly enforcing federal firearm laws.
“Felons who illegally arm themselves are far more likely to use those guns to hurt someone or to escalate everyday conflicts into deadly violence,” said Tom Wheeler, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “When we remove firearms from people with violent criminal histories, we are preventing future shootings, protecting families, and strengthening the safety of every neighborhood.”
Individuals Sentenced
The defendants originate from across the district, including Indianapolis, Evansville, and Jeffersonville, as well as one individual from Kentucky. The sentences ranged from two years to over 11 years in federal prison…