BOISE, ID — Four men have been sentenced to a combined 15 years in federal prison for unlawful firearm possession, according to a Monday announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho.
U.S. Attorney Bart Davis said the cases reflect ongoing efforts to enforce federal gun laws and keep weapons away from individuals prohibited from possessing them.
Council Man Receives Six Years for AR-15 Possession
Andrew James Solver, 42, of Council, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison after admitting he unlawfully possessed an AR-15 rifle stolen during a burglary in Gem County. A Bureau of Land Management Ranger discovered Solver’s illegal campsite north of Emmett in January 2025, leading to his arrest.
Solver, who has six prior felony convictions, was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release.
Nampa Man Sentenced to 18 Months
Francisco Javier Burgos, 20, of Nampa, received an 18-month sentence for unlawfully possessing a handgun. Officers attempted to contact Burgos in a park after hours on Jan. 2, 2025, and he fled before being arrested while attempting to hide a loaded firearm.
Burgos, a documented gang member, was prohibited from possessing firearms due to a previous misdemeanor domestic violence conviction. He will serve three years of supervised release following his release.
Boise Man Sentenced for Short-Barreled Rifles
Christopher Hayman, 39, of Boise, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after investigators found more than 30 firearms in his home, including two unregistered short-barreled rifles—one described as a “ghost gun.”
Hayman was barred from firearm possession because of a California domestic violence protection order and was also on pretrial diversion in Washington at the time. He will serve three years of supervised release.
Mexican National Sentenced to Five Years
Jesus Cuevas, 36, of Mexico, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for unlawful firearm possession. Cuevas was first indicted for having two firearms in January 2024, including a short-barreled rifle. While on release, he was stopped for traffic violations, and officers found another loaded firearm in his vehicle.
Cuevas has a prior felony burglary conviction and is expected to be deported after completing his sentence.
Federal Collaboration
The Bureau of Land Management, Nampa Police Department, Idaho Fish and Game, the ATF, and multiple sheriff’s offices participated in the investigations. Prosecutors noted these cases are part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a nationwide effort to reduce violent crime through coordinated enforcement and community partnerships.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office emphasized its commitment to working with law enforcement agencies to prevent dangerous individuals from accessing firearms.
