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Muskogee Today
By the People, for the People
Sallisaw Resident Sentenced for Illegal Ammunition Possession
Andrew Tyler Blankenship received 24 months in prison for possessing ammunition after a domestic violence conviction.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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Andrew Tyler Blankenship, a 39-year-old resident of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for illegally possessing ammunition after a previous conviction for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. The charge arose from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Sallisaw Police Department.
Why it matters
This case highlights the importance of enforcing laws that prohibit individuals with domestic violence convictions from possessing firearms or ammunition, which are intended to protect victims and prevent further violence.
The details
On July 24, 2024, after being convicted of a misdemeanor crime of Battery (Domestic Violence) in Putnam County, Florida, Blankenship knowingly possessed eight rounds of ammunition, despite being aware of his conviction. He pleaded guilty to the charge on November 10, 2025.
- On July 24, 2024, Blankenship possessed the ammunition after his prior domestic violence conviction.
- On November 10, 2025, Blankenship pleaded guilty to the charge.
The players
Andrew Tyler Blankenship
A 39-year-old resident of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, who was sentenced to 24 months in prison for illegally possessing ammunition after a previous conviction for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
The federal agency that investigated the case along with the Sallisaw Police Department.
Sallisaw Police Department
The local law enforcement agency that investigated the case along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Ronald A. White
The Senior District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma who presided over the hearing.
Jonathan E. Soverly
The Assistant U.S. Attorney who represented the United States in the case.
Lewis Reagan
The Assistant U.S. Attorney who represented the United States in the case.
What’s next
The judge in the case has ordered Blankenship to remain in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending transportation to a designated United States Bureau of Prisons facility to serve his non-paroleable sentence of incarceration.
The takeaway
This case underscores the need for strict enforcement of laws prohibiting domestic violence offenders from accessing firearms or ammunition, as such measures are crucial for safeguarding victims and preventing further acts of violence within the community.
