KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, returned separate indictments charging five defendants with illegal gun possession.

According to court documents, the following defendants were all indicted on one count of felon in possession of a firearm:

• Michael W. Hochard, 44, of Kansas City, Kansas;
• Mark D. Price, 53, of Kansas City, Kansas;
• Montae M. Rollins, 25, of Kansas City, Missouri;
• Marquise L. Smith, 29, of Kansas City, Missouri; and
• Laine Smith-Stimach, 30, of Kansas City, Kansas.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is investigating the cases.

OTHER INDICTMENTS

Tulio Perez-Bolbito, 19, an illegal alien from Guatemala, was indicted on one count of unlawful reentry after deportation. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is investigating the case.

Omar Tovar-Rodriguez, 34, an illegal alien from Mexico, was indicted on one count of reentry by previously removed alien. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is investigating the case.

An indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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