United States v. Townsend

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO SUPPRESS

PHILIP PRATT, District Court.

Defendant, Peter Townsend II, has been charged in an indictment with three counts in violation of the United States Code. Count I alleges that defendant knowingly made false statements in connection with purchase of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(6) and § 924(a); Counts II and III charge him with illegal possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C.App. § 1202(a)(1). Defendant seeks suppression of guns seized pursuant to two search warrants, executed on October 24, 1973 and…