Sacramento Man Charged with Illegal Firearm Possession

Faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:25am

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The Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a 34-year-old Sacramento man, Damarion Nash, on a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Nash is accused of unlawfully possessing a loaded Colt .45 caliber handgun on January 15, 2026, despite being prohibited from having firearms due to prior felony convictions.

Why it matters

This case is part of a nationwide initiative led by the Department of Justice to combat violent crime and illegal firearms possession. It highlights ongoing efforts to keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of convicted felons and reduce gun violence in communities.

The details

According to court documents, Nash has prior felony convictions in Sacramento County for crimes including attempted robbery, criminal threats, possession of a controlled substance in prison, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The investigation was conducted by the Sacramento Police Department with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

  • On January 15, 2026, Nash is accused of unlawfully possessing a loaded Colt .45 caliber handgun.

The players

Damarion Nash

A 34-year-old Sacramento man charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Sacramento Police Department

The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

The federal agency that assisted the Sacramento Police Department in the investigation.

Department of Justice

The federal agency that announced the indictment and is prosecuting the case as part of its nationwide initiative to combat violent crime and illegal firearms possession.

Brad Ng

The Special Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting the case.

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What’s next

The judge will determine Nash's sentence if he is found guilty, taking into account federal sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and the Department of Justice to keep illegal firearms out of the hands of convicted felons and reduce gun violence in communities across the country.