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Tallahassee Felon Machine Gun Guilty Plea Enters Federal Record
Tallahassee, Florida – J’Shawn Tikariyon Walker, 21, of Tallahassee, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to illegal possession of a machinegun and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney…
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Key points
- J’Shawn Tikariyon Walker, 21, pleaded guilty in federal court to illegal machine gun possession.
- Federal agents found a converted Glock 19 machine gun inside Walker’s bedroom during a search.
- Walker faces up to 25 years in prison at his upcoming sentencing in December 2026.
NewsWK — Federal prosecutors in the Northern District of Florida secured a conviction against a Tallahassee man. He was already on supervised release for prior gun crimes. J’Shawn Tikariyon Walker, 21, admitted to owning an illegal weapon. His prior convictions involved stealing multiple firearms from gun stores.
What led to the Glock switch arrest Tallahassee federal case?
Customs officers intercepted an international package sent from China to Walker’s home. The package contained three machine gun conversion devices, commonly called Glock switches. Federal agents then raided his residence and found a modified handgun hidden in his bedroom.
Evidence of Illegal Machine Gun Possession Florida Found During Search
Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant on August 7, 2026. Inside Walker’s bedroom, agents found a Glock 19 pistol inside a shoebox. The firearm was fully converted into a machine gun. Walker admitted he ordered the illegal conversion device online. He also claimed ownership of the modified weapon.
What charges does Walker face in the Northern District of Florida Federal Court?
Walker entered a Tallahassee felon machine gun guilty plea. He admitted to illegal machine gun possession Florida charges and possessing a firearm as a felon. He committed these offenses while on federal supervised release for a previous machine gun conviction. Consequently, he now faces severe prison time.
The court scheduled his sentencing for December 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. This hearing will take place before United States District Judge Mark E. Walker. The defendant faces the following legal consequences:
- A maximum of 25 years in federal prison.
- Revocation of his current supervised release status.
- Further penalties determined by the Federal District Court.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives assisted with this case. Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Protection also participated. Assistant United States Attorney James A. McCain is prosecuting the case.
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