MEDIA RELEASE – Multiple Firearms Recovered
City of Pittsburg
April 23, 2024
Monday, April 22, 2024
Released by Lt. D. McGough
From April 12th to April 19th, Officers of the Pittsburg Police Department recovered two stolen firearms, two firearms with defaced serial numbers, one firearm seized for illegal possession while under the influence, and charged four felons for being in possession of firearms.
On Friday, April 12th, 2024, at approximately 1415 hours, Officers were dispatched to Walmart Supercenter for a trespassing report. Officers located 27-year-old Christianna M. Bourbina, of Pittsburg, and 25-year-old Brett L. Leon, of Pittsburg leaving the scene in a vehicle. During the investigation a firearm was located, with the serial number defaced, as well as narcotics.
Leon was arrested and charged with felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a defaced firearm, possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, no proof of insurance, no vehicle registration, and no valid driver’s license.
Bourbina was arrested and charged with felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a defaced firearm, possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement, and criminal trespass.
On Saturday, April 13th, 2024, at approximately 0411 hours, an Officer stopped a vehicle near 6th and Fairview Streets. During the investigation of the traffic stop, 41-year-old Carlton Ashley, of Pittsburg, was arrested for driving under the influence. In the vehicle Officers located a firearm with the serial number defaced, another firearm, and narcotics. A passenger, 35-year-old Cinnamon Relf was also arrested.
Ashley was charged with driving under the influence, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm under the influence, no valid driver’s license, no proof of insurance, and no current registration.
Relf was charged with possession of a defaced firearm, possession of cocaine, possession of ecstasy, and possession of a firearm under the influence.
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, at approximately 0630 hours, Officers were dispatched to 421 W 9th Street for a theft. Officers came into contact with 37-year-old Kayce Loveland, and 55-year-old Jean Williams, both of Pittsburg. The investigation into this incident revealed Loveland and Williams were working together to steal items from the victim. Officers recovered a firearm which was stolen from another jurisdiction in 2020.
Williams was charged with felony theft, conspiracy, and possession of marijuana.
Loveland was charged with felony theft, conspiracy, possession of marijuana, and possession of methamphetamine.
On Friday, April 19, 2024, at approximately 0634 hours, Officers were dispatched to the area of Centennial and Broadway Streets in reference to a stolen vehicle. An alert had come through on a city license plate reader in reference to this vehicle being stolen from another jurisdiction.
Officers arrived in the area and were able to locate the vehicle at McDonald’s, 1125 South Broadway Street. The vehicle was occupied by two individuals, 19-year-old Eric Traylor, of Kansas City and 19-year-old Makiya Reeves, of Fort Scott. Through the investigation, officers learned the vehicle and a firearm located inside had both been stolen out of Kansas City, Missouri.
Taylor was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, and felony theft.
Reeves was arrested for possession of a stolen firearm and felony theft.
The investigation into these incidents is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to these incidents, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at our tip line, 620-231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.
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