Shawnee man sentenced to serve more than 3 years in prison after stealing firearms from pawn shop (DOJ)

OKLAHOMA CITY - LARRON DESHAWN THOMAS, JR., 20, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to serve 37 months in federal prison for possession of stolen firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

According to public records, on March 4, 2025, Thomas stole two firearms from behind the counter of a pawn shop in Shawnee. Thomas was identified through surveillance footage and arrested the following day. Law enforcement subsequently recovered the stolen firearms from Thomas's residence.

On July 16, 2025, a federal grand jury charged Thomas with possession of stolen firearms. Thomas pleaded guilty to that count on February 25, 2026, and admitted he possessed firearms that he knew were stolen.

At a sentencing hearing on August 31, 2026, U.S. District Judge Patrick R. Wyrick sentenced Thomas to serve 37 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. In announcing his sentence, Judge Wyrick noted the need to deter further criminal conduct and to promote respect for the law.

This case is the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Shawnee Police Department, and the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle M. Connolly prosecuted the case.

Reference is made to public filings for additional information.