A Broken Arrow man has been charged with possession of a firearm by person under indictment, transfer, or possession of a machinegun, and firearms trafficking after allegedly giving a minor a gun with a machinegun conversion device.
According to the authorities, Derrick Chatman, 24, sold the machinegun conversion device — known as a “switch” — to the child. Video evidence also showed Chatman buying a gun.
In July, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) were contacted by the Tulsa Police Department after they recovered a gun with a switch.
The weapon was found by a parent along with ammunition in the child’s bedroom. With parental permission, the child spoke with authorities and shared that he bought the weapon from a gun show at the fairgrounds.
Court records state Chatman was charged in July 2024 with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm while committing a felony, and other crimes. Chatman pled guilty and was sentenced in December 2024.
The ATF and TPD are investigating the case. This is a criminal complaint, which is just an allegation.
KRMG will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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