Tag: firearm

Man gets 5-year prison sentence for meth, firearm charges

Jan. 26—A 32-year-old defendant pled guilty to several felony offenses — including possession of methamphetamine and possession of an illegal weapon — in Whitfield Superior Court on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Carlos Hurtado was ultimately sentenced to five years in prison by Conasauga Judicial Circuit Judge Jim Wilbanks. Hurtado also pled guilty to one count of […]

Man receives 10-year sentence for drug crimes, forfeits a vehicle and firearm

CAMBRIDGE − A 34-year-old Cambridge man was sentenced to prison this week after he pled guilty to one count of trafficking in drugs, a first-degree felony; two counts of trafficking in drugs, second-degree felonies; and one count of having weapons under disability, a third-degree felony. The Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division and agents with […]

How did firearm restrictions change in North Carolina in 2023?

The debate surrounding current gun control laws has become an undeniable focal point in American politics, sparking complex discussions and challenging the nation’s leaders to navigate the intersection of rights and regulations. Gun control debates persist as an election year approaches. Staying informed about the current state of gun legislation, both cross-nationally and more specifically […]

2 dead, firearm recovered from Lake Benton residence after emergency call

Jan. 5—LAKE BENTON, Minn. — Two people were found dead and a firearm was recovered after authorities responded to a report of a medical emergency at a Lake Benton residence on Thursday afternoon. Responders to the South Center Street home found an adult woman deceased and an adult man critically injured, according to a news […]

10-day waiting period to purchase a firearm starts Monday

OLYMPIA, Wash. – In just two days, purchasing a firearm in Washington will look different. New gun laws take effect on Jan. 1, which means anyone looking to purchase a gun will have additional steps to take before getting one in their hands. Throughout 2023, there was pushback on both sides of the argument across […]