A Dubois County Woman arrested for attempting to purchase a firearm illegally.
On September 30th, 2019 Mary Ann McRoberts of Jasper went to a local business and tried to buy two handguns. The purchase was denied on a background check. McRoberts had a prior conviction on her criminal history that prevented her from possessing firearms. McRoberts provided false information on the 4473 form, which is a felony. A warrant was issued for her arrest.
On Thursday, October 31st, Mary Ann McRoberts turned herself into the Dubois County Jail on a warrant issued for Weapon/Instrument Of Violence while Provide False Statement In Purchase On ATF 4473, a Level 6 Felony.
McRoberts was booked into the Dubois County Security Center and charged with a Level 6 Felony of Weapon/Instrument Of Violence Provide False Statement In Purchase On ATF 4473