He was found in possession of an “assault rifle” and handgun, both loaded, when the Ohio Adult Parole Authority searched his residence in November 2020, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker for the Southern District of Ohio.
Winn’s felony convictions of kidnapping, aggravated burglary, burglary and other violent offenses legally prohibited him from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
“We take felon-in-possession cases seriously, especially when they involve defendants using military-style weapons as street guns,” Parker stated. “These firearms, with their high-capacity magazines and ability to fire repeatedly without reloading, continue to exact a great cost in senseless bloodshed and tragedy in communities across the country.”
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