Show-Me State Times

A Columbia, Missouri man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly possessing a firearm after a prior felony conviction. According to the indictment, Semaj Reshod Clark, 25, was found in possession of a Taurus G3 9mm handgun on August 10, 2025, in Boone County. Due to his previous felony conviction, Clark is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms under federal law.

Officials emphasized that the charges are accusations and do not constitute evidence of guilt. "The charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence."

Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren E. Kummerer is prosecuting the case. The investigation was conducted by the Columbia Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

This prosecution falls under Operation Take Back America. "This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN)."