The pair operated Hitman Firearms. The ICE agent detailed how Whitman came to have the one of the police departments suppressor in his possession, explaining that he was trying to land a contract with the department to supply it with new service weapons. The indictment handed down by a federal grand jury in Boston on Wednesday about 2 p.m. charges Whitman with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, making a firearm in violation of the National Firearms Act, transferring a firearm in violation of the National Firearms Act, and two counts each of bank fraud, making false statements to a bank, and possession of an unregistered firearm. Acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell; William S. Walker, Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Boston; Jonathan Davidson, Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Department of States Diplomatic Security Service, Boston Field Office; Joshua McCallister, Acting Inspector in Charge of the U.S. Lu previously pleaded guilty to two federal counts. Assistance was provided by the Massachusetts State Police. All rights reserved (About Us). Official websites use .gov Tyngsboro wednesday dec. 18, 1968, Page 23 Santa visits Bedford patients by Ralph j. . TYNGSBORO, Mass. A one-time Tyngsboro police officer who owned a local gun shop has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to firearms violations. Lu is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Boston for a change of plea hearing on Tuesday. Tyngsborough Police Officer Daniel Whitman and his business partner Bin Lu, a Chinese National are facing felony federal gun charges. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Howe declined to comment on the indictment, but said he will soon make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen regarding Whitmans status. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case. 20 Westford Road Tyngsborough, MA 01879. Specifically, during a search of Hitman Firearms, a complete CMMG MK9 rifle was found in the store. During a search of Hitman Firearms, a complete CMMG MK9 rifle was reportedly found in the store. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. These SBRs were not properly registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record as required by the NFA, nor did Whitman pay the applicable taxes or fulfill other requirements under the NFA. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. The federal investigation into the police officer began around February 2019. [CDATA[//> Your Prompt Attention To This Matter Is Greatly Appreciated, Articles T