Five Individuals Indicted for Firearms-Related Offenses

LAS VEGAS - The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada announced that five individuals were indicted, and two more individuals made their initial appearances in court, all for crimes involving firearms.

"The indictments handed down today represent a decisive strike against illegal gun violence," said First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada. "This office will not stand by while violent actors abuse firearms to terrorize our neighborhoods. If you unlawfully possess a firearm, if you traffic weapons, or if you use a gun to commit crimes in this district, federal law enforcement is coming for you. There will be no leniency. There will be no safe harbor."

A federal grand jury has indicted the following individuals.

• Lil Jarmarr Baker-Reed, of North Las Vegas, allegedly fired multiple rounds from a 9mm Ruger pistol at another individual. Some of those rounds hit a nearby restaurant. Baker-Reed has three prior felony convictions for burglary, grand larceny, and possession or transfer of a stolen vehicle. He is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm. He is charged with one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. If convicted, Baker-Reed faces a maximum statutory penalty of 15 years in prison. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case; and Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Fuller is prosecuting the case.
• Michael Kirk Brooks, of Las Vegas, allegedly possessed a 9mm P365 and possessed with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He has prior felony convictions for ownership or possession of a firearm by a prohibited person; battery resulting in substantial bodily harm constituting domestic violence; attempt of grand larceny; felon in possession of a firearm; and conspiracy to commit robbery, all in Clark County, Nevada. He is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm. Brooks is charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, one count of possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, and one count of felon in possession of a firearm. If convicted, Brooks faces a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case.
• Jimmy Dean McFarland, of Las Vegas, allegedly robbed a store at gunpoint. McFarland has a prior felony conviction for robbery with the use of firearms. He is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm. McFarland is charged with one count of interference with commerce by robbery, one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and one count of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. If convicted, he faces a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison. The FBI investigated the case; and Assistant United States Attorney Melinda Brewer is prosecuting the case.
• A Las Vegas woman allegedly purchased a firearm for a Las Vegas man who is a prohibited person. Both are charged with one count of conspiracy to straw purchase firearms, false statement in acquisition of a firearm, aiding and abetting, and the woman is also charged with straw purchasing of firearms. If convicted, they each face a maximum statutory penalty of 15 years in prison. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case; and Assistant United States Attorney Tina Snellings is prosecuting the case.

Additionally, two men made their initial appearances in court on Wednesday for alleged violations of federal firearms laws.

• Dominic Flanagan, of Las Vegas, allegedly possessed a 9mm caliber pistol. He has prior felony convictions for battery by strangulation, attempted battery with a deadly weapon with substantial bodily harm, and armed robbery, all in Clark County, Nevada. He is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm. Flanagan is charged with one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Jury trial is scheduled for January 4, 2027, before United States District Judge Cristina D. Silva. If convicted, he faces a maximum statutory penalty of 15 years in prison. The FBI investigated the case; and Assistant United States Attorney Melinda Brewer is prosecuting the case.
• Christiano Decarlo, of Las Vegas, allegedly possessed a .38 caliber firearm; a 12-gauge shotgun; a 410 bore firearm; and a 12-gauge shotgun. He has prior felony convictions for interfering with commerce by threat of violence and felon in possession of a firearm, both in Nevada. Decarlo is charged with one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Jury trial is scheduled for January 4, 2027, before United States District Judge Gloria M. Navarro. If convicted, he faces a maximum statutory penalty of 15 years in prison. The FBI investigated the case.

The public may submit anonymous tips about gun crimes to ATF by calling 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477) or by submitting a tip online at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips.

An indictment merely contains accusations. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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