ATF Detroit @ATFDetroit

Billy Chambers, 63, of Flint, Michigan, has been charged in connection with the Aug. 30, 2025, fire at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Flint. Add'l info: justice.gov/usao-edmi/pr/f…

ATF is proposing to eliminate the requirement that NFA applicants send a copy of their application and Responsible Person Questionnaire (ATF Form 5320.23) to their local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. This longstanding requirement has faced repeated legal challenges and has not delivered meaningful public safety benefits. The change would simplify the process for law-abiding applicants. Read the proposal and comment at federalregister.gov/documents/2026…. #NewEra

Sentenced - over 16 yrs - Felon in Possession of Firearms. Cartez Howard, 38, of Detroit, a convicted felon with a violent criminal history and on federal supervised release, pulled an AR-style rifle from his car, pointed it at the victim, and fired a shot. Add'l info: justice.gov/usao-edmi/pr/f…

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the ultimate sacrifice of the men and women who have given their lives defending our great nation. #NeverForget #MemorialDay

Today, ATF, in partnership with Wichita State University and its Midwest Criminal Justice Institute, announced the grand opening of the ATF Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory on the Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus. U.S. Senator @JerryMoran (R-Kan.), Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche, @ATFHQ Director Robert Cekada, and @PresidentWSU Dr. Richard Muma made the announcement about the new facility. The lab will be positioned alongside the Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Excellence, with the ATF Wichita Field Office nearby to create a powerful hub for combating violent gun crime. This milestone represents a significant advancement in ATF’s forensic capabilities and our partnerships with academia and law enforcement. More at atf.gov/news/press-rel…. #CrimeGunIntel

Our sympathies are with the Walker Fire Department and the family and friends of Fire Chief Russell Shoultz, who died from a medical emergency following training operations. Chief Shoultz served with the fire department for 30 years. #LODD #LastAlarm @ATFDetroit

Happy Mother’s Day from @ATFDetroit to all the amazing moms out there. Thank you for the love, strength, and support you give your families and communities every day. We appreciate and celebrate all that you do. 💐 #MothersDay2026 #ATF

After more than a year of reviewing rules and regulations with input from stakeholders and legal experts, ATF is preparing to release multiple Notices of Proposed Rulemaking and Final Rules. This afternoon, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will announce the rollout of a landmark package of 34 proposed and final rules representing the culmination of DOJ’s and ATF’s comprehensive regulatory review conducted pursuant to the direction in Executive Order 14206 “Protecting Second Amendment Rights.” This milestone marks a significant step forward in the Administration’s commitment to regulatory reform and is reflective of ATF’s New Era of Reform launched last year. This event will be available via livestream at justice.gov/live. #NewEra #WeAreATF

Armed career criminal, Aaron Height, sentenced to 25 years in federal prison - felon in possession of a firearm. " With today’s sentence, the message is clear:   Shooters beware - ATF and its partners are coming for you with one-way tickets on the accountability train destined for an extended stay in Federal prison" - ATF Detroit SAC James Deir

U.S. Attorney EDMI @USAO_MIE

2 months ago

Armed Career Criminal Who Shot His Kneeling Victim in the Chest Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison justice.gov/usao-edmi/pr/a…

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The ATF Fire Research Lab in Beltsville, Maryland, houses one of the most advanced smoke abatement systems in the world. This ensures that exhaust gasses produced during large-scale fire tests to solve arson cases are filtered to remove particulates before they hit the atmosphere. Learn more about the lab at atf.gov/laboratories/f…. #WeAreATF

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Multi-agency enforcement action conducted in partnership with the Monroe Narcotics Enforcement Team, #MSP Emergency Support Team, Downriver SWAT, #ATF, #DEA, and the #SterlingHeightsPD, with support from five MSP #K9 units. Searches yielded approx. 699.5g heroin/fentanyl, 47g crack cocaine, 14.5g cocaine, and seven Xanax bars. Detectives also recovered four firearms. Authorities seized $73,968 in cash and approx. $200,000 in high-end jewelry as part of the investigation. #Nobetterpartners #PublicSafety

MSP First District @MSPFirstDist

2 months ago

NEWS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2026 LAWNET Detectives Execute Multi-County Search Warrants, Seize Narcotics, Firearms, and Cash Washtenaw County, MI — Over the past several months, detectives with the Livingston and Washtenaw Narcotics Enforcement Team (LAWNET)

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Thirteen years ago today, two terrorists detonated homemade bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three and injuring hundreds. ATF was part of the law enforcement response, recovering pressure cooker bomb fragments while processing a 12-block crime scene. ATF's National Tracing Center traced the shooters’ firearm and Special Agents helped corner Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in a Watertown boat during the final manhunt takedown. ATF’s expertise helped deliver justice after one of the worst terrorist attacks on U.S. soil since 9/11. Read more at atf.gov/our-history/hi…. #WeAreATF #BostonMarathon

Firearms trafficking fuels violence and puts people and neighborhoods at risk. Illegally moving guns across borders or into the hands of felons or other prohibited persons is a serious federal crime. If you know anything about gun trafficking, including straw purchasing, call ATF. Your tip could save a life. atf.gov/contact/atf-ti… #StopGunTrafficking #DontLieForTheOtherGuy

Straw purchasing a firearm is a serious federal crime. Buying a gun for someone who is legally prohibited from owning one is not a harmless favor; it directly fuels violence and endangers public safety. Penalties are severe with up to 15 years in federal prison, and up to 25 years if the firearm is later used in a felony, act of terrorism, or drug trafficking crime. Don’t do it. The consequences are not worth the risk. Learn more about the crime of straw purchasing at atf.gov/firearms/dont-…. #DontLieForTheOtherGuy

DYK? The ATF’s National Firearms Act Division handled a record-breaking 1.5 million+ applications comprising more than 5.8 million firearms in fiscal year 2025. Thanks to process upgrades and the widespread adoption of eForms, wait times have plummeted dramatically. eForm 4 approvals were slashed by an average of five months compared to older paper-based timelines, and many are now getting approved in just days. We're on track to break those records again this year. See current averages at atf.gov/resource-cente….

Congratulations to the latest graduates from the ATF Canine Training Center's Explosives Detection K-9 Course! Last week, six highly skilled K-9s and their dedicated human handlers successfully completed this rigorous training program. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent commemorative leashes to these newest K-9 teams, a thoughtful symbol of the unbreakable bond between the K-9s and their handlers. Learn more about ATF K-9s at atf.gov/explosives/enf…. #ATFK9 #TrustYourDog

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“ATF is actively responding to and assisting local law enforcement in the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan today. Attacks like these are serious crimes that threaten our communities and fundamental freedoms. We will commit all available resources as necessary to support the investigation.” – ATF Deputy Director Robert Cekada

UPDATE: A press conference will be held at the Berman Center for The Performing Arts at 6 p.m. providing updates regarding the critical incident at the Temple Israel synagogue.

ATF Detroit @ATFDetroit

3 months ago

@ATFDetroit responding to suspected Active Shooter at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. It's currently an active scene. Follow lead agency @mspmetrodet for updates.

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@ATFDetroit responding to suspected Active Shooter at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. It's currently an active scene. Follow lead agency @mspmetrodet for updates.

MSP Second District @mspmetrodet

3 months ago

Active Shooting: 03/12 at 12:30 p m Location: 5725 Walnut Lake Road (Temple Isreal) Synopsis: The Michigan State Police is aware of an active shooting incident that is ongoing in West Bloomfield. We are asking for community members to stay away from the area to allow for police

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