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United States of America v. Lucas Christopher Perillo
Date: 07-14-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the District of Oregon
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Portland
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Description:
West Linn Man Faces Federal Charges for Unlawfully Possessing Machine Guns, Unregistered Firearms, and Silencers
A West Linn, Oregon man has been charged with illegally possessing machine guns, unregistered short-barreled rifles, and firearm silencers.
Lucas Christopher Perillo, 41, has been charged by criminal complaint with unlawful possession of a machinegun and unlawful possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle or silencer.
According to court documents, on June 17, 2025, FBI agents executed federal search warrants on Perillo, his residence, and his vehicle. Agents located and seized 36 firearms, including three firearms converted with machine gun switches and 13 unregistered short-barreled rifles, firearm silencers, and other firearm parts.
Machine gun conversion devices, sometimes referred to as switches, are small attachments used to convert firearms from semi-automatic to fully-automatic.
On July 11, 2025, Perillo was arrested in West Linn. He made his first appearance in federal court today before a U.S. Magistrate Judge and was ordered detained pending further court proceedings.
This case was investigated by the FBI with assistance from the Oregon State Police. It is being prosecuted by Parakram Singh, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.
Portland, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Unlawfully Possessing Machine Guns, Unregistered Firearms, and Silencers
West Linn Man Faces Federal Charges for Unlawfully Possessing Machine Guns, Unregistered Firearms, and Silencers
A West Linn, Oregon man has been charged with illegally possessing machine guns, unregistered short-barreled rifles, and firearm silencers.
Lucas Christopher Perillo, 41, has been charged by criminal complaint with unlawful possession of a machinegun and unlawful possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle or silencer.
According to court documents, on June 17, 2025, FBI agents executed federal search warrants on Perillo, his residence, and his vehicle. Agents located and seized 36 firearms, including three firearms converted with machine gun switches and 13 unregistered short-barreled rifles, firearm silencers, and other firearm parts.
Machine gun conversion devices, sometimes referred to as switches, are small attachments used to convert firearms from semi-automatic to fully-automatic.
On July 11, 2025, Perillo was arrested in West Linn. He made his first appearance in federal court today before a U.S. Magistrate Judge and was ordered detained pending further court proceedings.
This case was investigated by the FBI with assistance from the Oregon State Police. It is being prosecuted by Parakram Singh, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.
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A criminal complaint is only an accusation of a crime, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Lucas Christopher Perillo?
The outcome was: A criminal complaint is only an accusation of a crime, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Which court heard United States of America v. Lucas Christopher Perillo?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Oregon, OR.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Lucas Christopher Perillo?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Portland. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Portland, Oregon Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Lucas Christopher Perillo decided?
This case was decided on July 14, 2025.