United States of America v. Kyle Keith Trapp

Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin.

Kennewick Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Prison for Possessing More Than a Dozen Weapons

Kyle Keith Trapp age 61, of Kennewick, Washington, was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin. United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke imposed a sentence of 78 months imprisonment to be followed by 3 years of supervised release.



An assault victim arrived at a hospital in the Tri-Cities, bleeding and missing several teeth. He told law enforcement several individuals had beaten him and accused him of stealing drugs from Trapp.



Law enforcement obtained and executed a search warrant for Trapp's residence. Investigators located 18 firearms including 5 shotguns, 8 rifles, and 5 handguns. Two of the weapons had unknown serial numbers, a third was a privately manufactured firearm or "ghost gun”. Officers located a quantity of ammunition and miscellaneous gun parts. Investigators also located approximately 300 grams of suspected heroin and substances used to mix with heroin for the purpose of distribution, 9 grams of suspected methamphetamine and various drug paraphernalia.



Trapp told detectives the assault and kidnapping happened at his residence, but he did not contact police because he had guns and drugs at his house. He also admitted to distributing heroin and trading guns for drugs. Furthermore, he told detectives he knew he was prohibited from possessing guns because of his prior felony.



"This case is an example of the culture of violence and dangerous behavior which surrounds drug distribution. Mr. Trapp had drugs, and more than a dozen illegal firearms, including a ghost gun, stashed at his house,” stated U.S. Attorney Waldref. "My office will continue to target violent offenders who threaten the safety of our communities.”



"Mr. Trapp knew he was barred from possessing firearms but demonstrated his complete disregard for the law and safety of his community.” said Richard A. Collodi, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Seattle field office. "In addition to illegally possessing numerous weapons, he was distributing dangerous drugs into the community. I commend the work of our investigators and partners, whose hard work brought justice through putting this violent offender back in prison.”

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 78 months imprisonment to be followed by 3 years of supervised release.