WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for XXXXXX (insert district) issued the following press release:

LAS VEGAS - A felon with multiple prior convictions made his initial appearance in court today for allegedly possessing stolen firearms and suppressors.

According to allegations contained in the indictment, on July 1, 2025, Erik Robert Rasmusson unlawfully possessed a Remington 870 shotgun and a Ruger 10/22 rifle. Later, on July 11, 2025, he unlawfully possessed two rifles and five suppressors. The Ruger 10/22 rifle and suppressors were stolen.

Rasmusson has prior felony convictions, all in Clark County, Nevada, including attempt racketeering; conspiracy to commit robbery and ownership or possessi...