ChargedNorthern Texas
Texas Man Who Allegedly Imported Switches Charged With Gun Crime
Jun 26, 2024 · Sourced to the U.S. Department of Justice
The charges described here are allegations. The defendant(s) are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This page reflects only what the Department of Justice has publicly announced, and links to the original release.
A Rockwall man who allegedly imported Glock switches from China has been charged with a firearm crime.
Defendants
- Joshua Javier Menjivar — age 20 · Rockwall, Texas · charged
Charges
Unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm
Joshua Javier Menjivar· charged via criminal complaint
From the announcement
“This defendant allegedly imported machinegun conversion devices from China and installed at least one of them in an untraceable ghost gun. Whether manufactured abroad or printed here at home, switches are capable of firing a stunning amount of ammunition in seconds and are highly erratic – making them highly dangerous weapons. We cannot and will not allow these lethal devices to proliferate in north Texas.”
“As this arrest proves, we weren't joking a few weeks ago when we told you that we were coming for you. The possession or importation of machine gun conversion devices will eventually lead to a visit by ATF or any of our law enforcement partners. I commend US Attorney Simonton and her team for their dedication to protecting the people of North Texas by aggressively prosecuting these cases. Further, I thank our partners at CBP who work tirelessly to keep Americans safe, a lot of times going unnoticed,”
Investigating agencies
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & ExplosivesHomeland Security InvestigationsDallas Police DepartmentRockwall County Sheriff's DepartmentU.S. Customs & Border ProtectionU.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas
Case details
- Prosecuting office
- Northern District of Texas
- Judge
- Renée Harris Toliver, U.S. Magistrate Judge
Border And Customs InterceptionConcealment Tactics Using Bitcoin ItemsGhost Guns (Privately Made Firearms)Interagency Law Enforcement CooperationInternational Firearms Trafficking / ImportationMachinegun Conversion Devices (Switches)Operation Texas Kill SwitchUnregistered Firearm Offense
Primary source
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