Felon Indicted for Unlawful Possession of Stolen Firearm

LAS VEGAS - A felon with multiple prior convictions made his initial appearance in court today for allegedly possessing stolen firearms and suppressors.

According to allegations contained in the indictment, on July 1, 2025, Erik Robert Rasmusson unlawfully possessed a Remington 870 shotgun and a Ruger 10/22 rifle. Later, on July 11, 2025, he unlawfully possessed two rifles and five suppressors. The Ruger 10/22 rifle and suppressors were stolen.

Rasmusson has prior felony convictions including attempt racketeering; conspiracy to commit robbery and ownership or possession of firearm by prohibited person; stop required on signal of police officer and possession of firearm by ex-felon; possession of stolen property; possession of controlled substance with intent to sell; and burglary. He is prohibited from possessing a firearm by law.

Rasmusson is charged with two counts of felon in possession of a firearm and two counts of possession of a stolen firearm. A jury trial is scheduled for September 14, 2026. If convicted, the statutory maximum penalty is 50 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge John Wester of the San Francisco Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) made the announcement.

This case was investigated by ATF and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Weidhaas is prosecuting the case.

An indictment is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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