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Untied States of America v. Ky’von Love Bernard Payne
Date: 06-21-2026
Case Number: 2:24-cr-00075
Judge: Jennifer A. Dorsey
Court: United States District Court for the District of Nevada (Clark County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Daniel J. Cowhig and Daniel D. Hollingsworth
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Las Vegas, Nevada, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with trafficking in stolen firearms firearms.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Ky’von Love Bernard Payne admitted that on March 25, 2024, he and co-defendant Semaj’e Ridgeway possessed 35 stolen firearms – including a semiautomatic rifle, semiautomatic pistols, and a long rifle – inside Ridgeway’s residence in North Las Vegas. Many of the stolen firearms had price tags and descriptions attached to them from a licensed firearms dealer located in Southern California. Payne further admitted that, on that same day, co-defendants Jahova Bell and Lanell Bellows exchanged a 5.56x45mm semiautomatic rifle and cash for two of the stolen pistols.
Payne pleaded guilty to one count of possession of stolen firearms and one count of trafficking in firearms.
First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge John Wester for the San Francisco Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) made the announcement.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Ky’von Love Bernard Payne admitted that on March 25, 2024, he and co-defendant Semaj’e Ridgeway possessed 35 stolen firearms – including a semiautomatic rifle, semiautomatic pistols, and a long rifle – inside Ridgeway’s residence in North Las Vegas. Many of the stolen firearms had price tags and descriptions attached to them from a licensed firearms dealer located in Southern California. Payne further admitted that, on that same day, co-defendants Jahova Bell and Lanell Bellows exchanged a 5.56x45mm semiautomatic rifle and cash for two of the stolen pistols.
Payne pleaded guilty to one count of possession of stolen firearms and one count of trafficking in firearms.
First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge John Wester for the San Francisco Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) made the announcement.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 30 months in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Untied States of America v. Ky’von Love Bernard Payne?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 30 months in prison.
Which court heard Untied States of America v. Ky’von Love Bernard Payne?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Nevada (Clark County), NV. The presiding judge was Jennifer A. Dorsey.
Who were the attorneys in Untied States of America v. Ky’von Love Bernard Payne?
Plaintiff's attorney: Daniel J. Cowhig and Daniel D. Hollingsworth. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Untied States of America v. Ky’von Love Bernard Payne decided?
This case was decided on June 21, 2026.