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Two Fresno Residents Sentenced in Operation Take Back America
Phatna Pich and Thomas Carter Beasley face prison time for firearms and ammunition charges
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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As part of the Department of Justice's nationwide Operation Take Back America, two Fresno residents, Phatna Pich and Thomas Carter Beasley, have been sentenced or pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the possession of firearms and ammunition.
Why it matters
Operation Take Back America is a DOJ initiative focused on combating illegal immigration, eliminating transnational criminal organizations, and protecting communities from violent crime. These cases highlight the federal government's efforts to crack down on illegal gun possession and related crimes in the Fresno area.
The details
Phatna Pich, 23, was sentenced to over 3 years in prison after a search of his Fresno home found a loaded firearm, ammunition, and equipment used to convert firearms into automatic weapons. Thomas Carter Beasley, 21, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm after leading police on a high-speed chase and crashing into a parked car, where he hid a .40 caliber handgun.
- On Monday, Phatna Pich was sentenced to 3 years and 1 month in prison.
- On Monday, Thomas Carter Beasley pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The players
Phatna Pich
A 23-year-old Fresno resident who was sentenced to over 3 years in prison for possession of a firearm and machine guns as a felon.
Thomas Carter Beasley
A 21-year-old Fresno resident who pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm after leading police on a high-speed chase and crashing into a parked car.
Department of Justice
The federal agency that launched Operation Take Back America to combat illegal immigration, eliminate transnational criminal organizations, and protect communities from violent crime.
What’s next
Beasley faces a maximum statutory penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine when he is sentenced at a later date.
The takeaway
These cases demonstrate the federal government's ongoing efforts to crack down on illegal gun possession and related crimes in the Fresno area as part of the broader Operation Take Back America initiative targeting violent crime, illegal immigration, and transnational criminal organizations.
