A DuPage County man faces the consequences after the Attorney General's office secured a conviction for selling untraceable firearms. Jeffrey Levander, 43, of Hanover Park, was found guilty of numerous felony charges, including the unlawful sale of "ghost guns" and a machine gun conversion device.
Wednesday's ruling by DuPage County Judge Ann Celine O'Hallaren Walsh brought closure to a case that began with undercover investigations in suburban Cook and DuPage counties. Attorney General Kwame Raoul was quoted stating, "Illicit firearm sales lead to increased criminal activity and make our communities less safe for children to grow and thrive" as he elucidated his commitment to actively reduce gun violence in Illinois. Levander, who was not unfamiliar with the legal system as indicated by his felon status, was shown to push the boundaries by selling weapons without serial numbers and modified them to enhance their lethality.
According to the Attorney General's office, the firearms sold included Glock clones prized at $1,400 and $2,200 respectively, as well as the conversion device and a knife for $550. Leveraging an undercover investigator, the Statewide Grand Jury Bureau, led by Deputy Bureau Chief Andrew Whitfield and Assistant Attorney General Thomas Darman, managed to halt any further illegal sales by Levander.
Levander now awaits his sentencing, which is scheduled for September 24. Raoul's office, in the wake of the conviction, stands firm on the notion that such prosecutorial efforts are essential to combat the scourge of gun violence. Raoul charged Levander last December, and the conviction culminates a nearly year-long process. Raoul has vowed to persistently continue his partnership with both federal agencies and local law enforcement to hold individuals accountable and ultimately safeguard the well-being of communities across the state.
