Ada resident sentenced for witness tampering and federal firearms violations
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Published: Jun. 9, 2023 at 11:22 AM CDT|Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 11:37 AM CDT
MUSKOGEE, Okla. (KXII) - An Ada man was sentenced in federal court on witness tampering and federal firearms violations.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office, 33-year-old Timmie Runnels admitted to shooting at a car back in January of 2021.
When officers searched his vehicle, they found more than 40 rounds of ammunition.
While he was in jail awaiting trial, Runnels made phone calls trying to keep a witness from testifying, according to the DA’s office.
Runnels was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.
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