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\"FederalTAMPA, Fla. \u2014<\/strong> A convicted felon whose DNA was found on a firearm converted into a machine gun has been sentenced to eight years and four months in federal prison.<\/span><\/p>\n

Edward Anderson, 45, of Bradenton, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John L. Badalamenti for possessing firearms as a convicted felon and possessing a machine gun, U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced.<\/span><\/p>\n

Federal law prohibited Anderson from possessing firearms or ammunition because of his criminal record, which includes multiple felony drug convictions and a previous firearm conviction.<\/span><\/p>\n

The case began July 30, 2025, when Manatee County sheriff\u2019s deputies executed a search warrant at Anderson\u2019s home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inside the residence, investigators discovered four firearms. One had been converted into a fully automatic weapon using a machine gun conversion device, according to court records.<\/span><\/p>\n

Investigators swabbed the converted firearm for DNA. Testing by the Pinellas County Forensic Laboratory found Anderson\u2019s DNA on the weapon, prosecutors said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd34 Defendant:<\/strong> Edward Anderson, 45, of Bradenton<\/span>
\ud83d\udd34 Sentence:<\/strong> Eight years and four months in federal prison<\/span>
\ud83d\udd34 Charges:<\/strong> Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a machine gun<\/span>
\ud83d\udd34 Search date:<\/strong> July 30, 2025<\/span>
\ud83d\udd34 Evidence seized:<\/strong> Four firearms, including one converted into a machine gun<\/span>
\ud83d\udd34 DNA evidence:<\/strong> Anderson\u2019s DNA was found on the converted firearm<\/span>
\ud83d\udd34 Judge:<\/strong> U.S. District Judge John L. Badalamenti<\/span>
\ud83d\udd34 Investigating agencies:<\/strong> ATF and the Manatee County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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