Jacksonville gang member admits in Federal court to possessing altered machine gun

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville teen said by police to be part of the Six Block gang pleaded guilty to possessing an illegal machine gun.

>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<

Trillian Mitchell, 19, now faces a maximum of 10 years in federal prison.

[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]

The guilty plea was part of a joint investigation by JSO and the FBI.

Back on Jan. 7, 2024, officers discovered in Mitchell’s vehicle a Glock handgun with a “Glock switch” installed during a traffic stop near Golfair Boulevard and Myrtle Avenue. The firearm was loaded with 22 rounds of ammunition in an extended magazine. Police also seized drugs during the probable cause search.

READ: ‘It’s ignorance:’ Music producer frustrated by rap’s violent trend after Foolio’s death

A “Glock switch” is defined by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as “a device that allows a conventional semi-automatic Glock pistol to function as a fully automatic firearm. The switch is classified as a machine gun under federal law.”

The handgun was sent to an FBI laboratory where it was confirmed to be a fully functioning automatic firearm. Mitchell’s DNA was also found on the firearm.

Court documents from the case showed JSO listed Mitchell as a Six Block gang member in the Jacksonville area.

A sentencing date has not yet been set.

[SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]

Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.