Maryland State Wire

Today, a federal grand jury indicted Jack Amadeus LaSota, 34, of Fairbanks, Alaska. LaSota is charged with being a fugitive from justice in possession of firearms and ammunition. The announcement was made by Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, alongside Acting Special Agent in Charge Amanda M. Koldjeski from the FBI's Baltimore Field Office.

The indictment alleges that LaSota had several firearms in his possession, including a GM6 Lynx .50 caliber rifle and a black HS Produkt model Hellcat 9x19mm handgun, along with hundreds of rounds of ammunition. At the time, LaSota was allegedly aware that he was a fugitive from justice and thus prohibited by law from possessing firearms or ammunition.

If found guilty, LaSota could face up to 15 years in prison. However, actual sentences for federal crimes are usually less than the maximum penalties. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

It is important to note that an indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.

U.S. Attorney Hayes praised the efforts of the FBI, Allegany County State’s Attorney’s Office, and Allegany County Sheriff’s Office in their investigation. Thanks were also extended to Assistant U.S. Attorney Jared M. Beim for prosecuting the case.

For further information on the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office and its resources available to assist the community, visit justice.gov/usao-md and justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach.