Six Men Indicted for Firearms-Related Charges (DOJ)

SAVANNAH, Georgia: Six men have been indicted by the May term of the federal Grand Jury in the Southern District of Georgia for a variety of gun charges, including Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Margaret E. "Meg" Heap, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, announced the indictments. Those facing federal charges include:

• Jason Booz, 46, of Augusta, indicted for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
• Twain Frails, 36, of Augusta, indicted for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
• Naquan Brinson, 23, of Savannah, indicted for Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Receipt of a Firearm by a Person Under Indictment.
• Thomas Hilliard, 39, of Savannah, indicted for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
• Nathaniel Williams, 46, of Savannah, indicted for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon; and
• Orlando M. Williams, 35, of Savannah, indicted for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

"We will prosecute those who illegally possesses firearms in the Southern District of Georgia," said U.S. Attorney Heap. "We value and commend our law enforcement partners, and we will continue to prioritize removing these dangerous weapons from individuals who are prohibited from possessing them."

The cases listed above have been investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the FBI, and the Savannah Police Department. These cases are being prosecuted for the United States by Southern District of Georgia Assistant U.S. Attorneys Karl I. Knoche, Matthew Breedon, Henry W. Syms Jr. and Bradley R. Thompson.

Criminal indictments contain only charges; defendants are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.