A Deltona man has admitted to the federal crime of transferring unregistered firearms, potentially facing a decade behind bars. James Edward Snider, Jr., age 25, entered a guilty plea after being accused of distributing machinegun conversion devices that were not legally registered. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for December 11, as confirmed by United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office's official website,The plea follows an investigation that resulted in the discovery of multiple illicit firearm modifications at Snider's residence. These included additional machinegun conversion devices and silencers. Snider faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.
The inquiry into Snider's activities was spearheaded by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney Adam J. Nate is tasked with the prosecution of this case. It is a part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a broader initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence and seeking to foster safer communities.
The PSN, into which Snider's case falls, represents an effort to collaboratively engage law enforcement at every level and the communities they serve. Launched on May 26, 2021, the strategy behind PSN involves fostering trust and legitimacy to surely reduce violence, supporting organizations that work preventatively against violence, and applying enforcement efforts with precision and strategic focus, according to the Department of Justice. Moreover, it includes measuring the results to ensure the program’s effectiveness in combating crime.
