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The Chicago Field Division is responsible for ATF criminal enforcement and industry regulatory activities in the Southern District of Illinois. Our special agents combat firearms violence by focusing their investigative efforts on armed violent offenders, career criminals, gun traffickers and gangs. The workforce is comprised of special agents, investigators, auditors, technicians and support staff. We encourage all residents to get involved and assist us in our goal of reducing crime in our neighborhoods by anonymously submitting information through our ATF Tips app (Android and iOS), visiting the reportit website, submitting an anonymous form, or by reaching out to your local field office. Give us a call and let us know what we can do for you. Our phone number is (312) 846-7200.
Ten Defendants Charged in Federal Investigation That Dismantled Texas-to-Chicago Drug Pipeline

Press Release on October 3, 2019

CHICAGO ? Federal law enforcement seized more than 14 kilograms of cocaine and 15 firearms as part of an investigation that dismantled a Texas-to-Chicago narcotics pipeline and resulted in charges against ten defendants. During the investigation, dubbed ?Operation Grapevine,? authorities...

Michigan City, Indiana Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison

Press Release on October 3, 2019

SOUTH BEND - Quonzee Merriweather, age 25, of Michigan City, Indiana was sentenced before South Bend District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio for distribution of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine, said U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Mr. Merriweather was sentenced to 72 months...

Osceola, Indiana Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison

Press Release on October 2, 2019

SOUTH BEND - Lonnie Painter, age 57, of Osceola, Indiana was sentenced before South Bend District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio on his plea of guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Mr. Painter was sentenced to 180 months in prison followed by 3 years...

Fond du Lac Man Sentenced to 225 Months? Imprisonment for Firearm and Drug Offenses

Press Release on October 2, 2019

United States Attorney Matthew D. Krueger of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that on September 26, 2019, Joshua J. Klein (age: 38) of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 225 months? imprisonment for firearm and drug offenses. Klein was also ordered to serve 5 years? supervised...

Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 117 Months in Prison

Press Release on September 25, 2019

FORT WAYNE ? Brandon Buchanan, age 29, of Fort Wayne, Indiana was sentenced before U.S. District Court Judge Holly Brady upon his plea of guilty for maintaining a drug-involved premises and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch.

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