A Roseville man has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison after being convicted of ammunition possession as a felon, federal prosecutors announced on Thursday. Arnes Krajinic, 33, was given a 70-month sentence by United States District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta, according to the United States Attorney's Office.
Investigation into Krajinic's activities began in January 2023 when it came to light that he was advertising the sale of fentanyl and firearms on Instagram. On January 17 of the same year, authorities arrested him and discovered him to be quickly carrying about 95 grams of fentanyl powder, various prescription pills, over $7,000 in cash, a digital scale, and a non-serialized privately manufactured 9mm firearm loaded with ammunition. Previous convictions for robbery and drug offenses had stripped Krajinic of his right to possess firearms and ammunition, as reported by the United States Attorney's Office.
"This case was the product of an investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service, the ATF, and the Placer County Special Investigations Unit, with assistance from the Roseville Police Department," the United States Attorney's Office said in a statement. Assistant United States Attorney Emily G. Sauvageau was the lead prosecutor on the case.
Krajinic's sentencing is part of the wider efforts of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a national initiative aiming to reduce violent crime. According to the Department of Justice, Project Safe Neighborhoods has sought to intensify quickly and effectively its violence reduction strategy since May 26, 2021. These strategies include fostering trust within communities, backing organizations focused on violence prevention, prioritizing enforcement strategies, and measuring the outcomes of these activities. More information on Project Safe Neighborhoods is available on the United States Attorney's Office website.
