Oregon Former baggage handler at PDX accused of stealing guns , Where criminals get their guns

[Nick Burkhardt]

Former baggage handler at PDX accused of stealing guns from passengers' luggage pleads guilty

 

[HighlandLofts]

Thats what happens when you hire trash.

 

[opschief]

Trash indeed.

"A charge of possessing a stolen firearm carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years' supervised release."

Good luck squeezing blood out of a turnip with regards to the quarter million potential fine. As far as the 10 year prison sentence, that comes out of your and my pocket.

I best keep my personal feelings about the justified treatment of those who violate the trust of innocent Americans, while employed to supposedly keep us safe, to myself.

 

[titsonritz]

He'll be snorting coke out Jussie Smollett's belly button by the end of the week.

 

[Stomper]

And get an humanitarian award as well...

 

[Slobray]

Trash indeed.

"A charge of possessing a stolen firearm carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years' supervised release."

Good luck squeezing blood out of a turnip with regards to the quarter million potential fine. As far as the 10 year prison sentence, that comes out of your and my pocket.

I best keep my personal feelings about the justified treatment of those who violate the trust of innocent Americans, while employed to supposedly keep us safe, to myself.

I wonder if that's 10 years per count, as he was convicted of 5 counts. Theoretically, that could be a long time, depending on if they are concurrent or consecutive sentences.

As was stated in a previous post, the way things are going in Portland (intersectionality in particular), this guy will probably get probation or if there is jail time, it will be minimal.



Ray

 

[Caveman Jim]

GRRRRR!!!!!

 

[Aero Denezol]

It's not his fault he stole, it's all of our fault.

"The system failed him".

 

[308]

He was just about to turn his life around. Then the cops went and ruined it all.

 

[bbbass]

Must ban checking guns in baggage right now... Emergency Legislation to correct this problem!!!

 

[Alexx1401]

As others have mentioned I suspect he will get a slap on the hand. That will of course NEVER make the news. First the GOV. sets up ridiculous laws about flying with a firearm in luggage. Supposedly for safety. As in we all know criminals will climb out on the wing, break into where the baggage is stored, get the gun out and then climb back in the plane.
So we set up laws that they have to jump through all kinds of hoops to check them in. Still not seeing how this helped. Meanwhile we let the airport hire scum to steal the guns. It's why the last few times I flew I shipped the guns I wanted with me ahead of me, then shipped them back. To me it was worth the small price to not have to risk dealing with some moron robot at check in. Who "thinks" they know the law, and then risk scum like this stealing the damn gun. This of course will not work for everyone but if you can, it is a far better way to do it.

 

[RicInOR]

What else was he, um, providing to the community?

"pleaded guilty to five counts of possessing a stolen firearm.
According to investigators, Kelly stole six guns over a two-month period in 2018 from travelers departing from PDX."

They couldn't charge him with the 6th, cause they didn't recover it?
Was he just looking in select bags? With time to get the gun too? Or, was he also acquiring shoes, electronics, collectibles, drugs (prescription) ???

The judge allowed Kelly to remain out of custody while awaiting his sentencing, which is set for July 29. He entered his plea without making a deal with the government, the prosecutor noted.

A felon in possession x5 and he is not in jail.

 

[RicInOR]

Kelly reported taking the guns to help provide for his young son and the boy's mother, ... At the time of his arrest, he said the electricity had been cut off in their home and they were close to being evicted.

Former bag handler at PDX pleads guilty to stealing 6 guns from checked luggage

 

[bbbass]

Former bag handler at PDX pleads guilty to stealing 6 guns from checked luggage

Oh no... he's not making a family wage!!!! It's all OUR fault!!!!!!!!

 

[gryghin]

Maybe he thought he was doing his part to get guns off of the street.

We all know that it is the law abiding citizens that are the problem.

 

[gryghin]

Another good reason for using this as my pistol case when traveling. Article in Oregon live stated that some of the locks were damaged.

 

[KKG]

I'm just guessing I have a "Feeling" that that Felon is going to find himself with some VERY unhappy Customers!!!

 

[coyoteman5]

As others have mentioned I suspect he will get a slap on the hand. That will of course NEVER make the news. First the GOV. sets up ridiculous laws about flying with a firearm in luggage. Supposedly for safety. As in we all know criminals will climb out on the wing, break into where the baggage is stored, get the gun out and then climb back in the plane.
So we set up laws that they have to jump through all kinds of hoops to check them in. Still not seeing how this helped. Meanwhile we let the airport hire scum to steal the guns. It's why the last few times I flew I shipped the guns I wanted with me ahead of me, then shipped them back. To me it was worth the small price to not have to risk dealing with some moron robot at check in. Who "thinks" they know the law, and then risk scum like this stealing the damn gun. This of course will not work for everyone but if you can, it is a far better way to do it.

As others have mentioned I suspect he will get a slap on the hand.
I say cut said hand off and tattoo, I’m a thief on his forehead.

 

[HighlandLofts]

Another good reason for using this as my pistol case when traveling. Article in Oregon live stated that some of the locks were damaged. View attachment 566200

Locks are garbage when it comes to thieves..

Locks only keep inocent people out.

Poor guy just got in the wrong crowd.
Oh, wait a minute. He was all by himself!

It pays to have insurance.

 

[parallax]

How does a previously convicted criminal pass an airside approval security check??!!