RICHMOND, Virginia (WRIC) — A Richmond man was sentenced in federal court to more than seven years in prison after he was found in possession of a Glock semi-automatic pistol and a “switch” that converts the pistol into a fully automatic pistol. was weapon.
The 23-year-old Marquis de Bonhomme was arrested by Richmond police officers during a traffic stop on July 14, 2022, after they were determined to have a valid warrant, according to court documents. During the arrest, officers saw a gun magazine in Bonhomme’s car and obtained a search warrant.
Officers searched Bonhomme’s car and found a loaded Glock 26 9mm semi-automatic pistol and a “switch”, a device that converts the semi-automatic pistol into a fully automatic one. They also found a Century Arms VSKA 7.62 caliber semi-automatic pistol with his 35-round and 50-round drum magazines, as well as an assortment of 9 mm and his 7.63 caliber ammunition.
Federal investigators subsequently obtained a search warrant for Bonhomme’s Instagram account, where posts showing him possessing other firearms, and links to a “Switch” conversion device and his involvement in illegal marijuana trafficking. I found a post to
On Wednesday, January 18, Bonhomme was found guilty of possession of firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon and sentenced to 92 months in prison.