Sidney Campbell, a 45-year-old resident of Honolulu, has been charged with illegal possession of firearms as a convicted felon. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Ken Sorenson.
According to the criminal complaint, Campbell was found in possession of a loaded firearm and ammunition on May 15, 2025. He allegedly transferred these items to another individual on the same day. The complaint states that Campbell has six prior felony convictions in Hawaii, including a first-degree burglary conviction from 2001, which prohibits him under federal law from possessing firearms.
The complaint further alleges that on October 25, 2025, Campbell broke into a storage locker in Pearl City and stole firearms and ammunition. Surveillance footage reviewed by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents identified Campbell as the person breaking into the locker. After his arrest, Campbell admitted to the break-in and provided information that led investigators to recover three pistols, six rifles, and various gun parts such as barrels, magazines, firing bolts, and two suppressors.
If convicted of these charges, Campbell could face up to fifteen years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
“The charge in the criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. In the case of conviction, any sentence would be imposed by a United States District Judge based on the statutory sentencing factors and the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines,” according to Acting United States Attorney Ken Sorenson.
The investigation is being conducted by the FBI and Honolulu Police Department with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
This prosecution falls under Operation Take Back America. This initiative brings together resources from multiple Department of Justice programs such as Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), aiming to address violent crime by targeting illegal immigration issues and dismantling transnational criminal organizations.
