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United States of America v. Jordan Bowers

Date: 07-30-2025

Case Number: 19-CV-105

Judge: Cristal C. Brisco

Court: The United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (St. Joseph County

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for South Bend

Defendant's Attorney:

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South Bend, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a machinegun


South Bend Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison









Jordan Bowers, 20 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to possession of a machinegun, announced Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Proctor.





On January 23, 2024, Bowers possessed a firearm equipped with a machinegun-conversion device, commonly known as a "Glock switch,” which is capable of firing multiple bullets instantaneously. Bowers used the Glock with the attached Glock switch in an exchange of fire with another individual driving a car.



"Jordan Bowers illegally possessed and used a Glock switch,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Proctor. "This District is committed to seizing these devices and prosecuting those who illegally possess them. I commend the law enforcement team that brought this case.”



This case was investigated by the Office Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with assistance from the South Bend Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Lydia T. Lucius.



This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.





Outcome:

Bowers was sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release.






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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jordan Bowers?

The outcome was: Bowers was sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release.

Which court heard United States of America v. Jordan Bowers?

This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (St. Joseph County, IN. The presiding judge was Cristal C. Brisco.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jordan Bowers?

Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for South Bend. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best South Bend, Indiana Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. Jordan Bowers decided?

This case was decided on July 30, 2025.