A Ketchikan resident, Michael McLoone, was sentenced to five years in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon during a domestic violence incident. Upon his release, he will be subject to three years of court-mandated supervision.
Court documents show that on October 27, 2024, the Ketchikan Police Department responded to a 911 call involving an argument between a man and a woman. The female caller was heard crying and pleading to leave the residence. During the call, the man mentioned having a loaded firearm in the room. Officers arrived at the scene and identified McLoone, 57, as the individual involved with the female victim. According to police, McLoone appeared agitated when approached by officers. The victim told police she feared he would harm her.
After arresting McLoone for felony assault, authorities discovered he had two prior felony assault convictions that prohibited him from possessing firearms for life. A search of his residence led law enforcement to recover three firearms along with magazines, ammunition, and body armor.
McLoone pleaded guilty on June 17, 2025, to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
“Mr. McLoone can only be categorized as a serial domestic violence offender, with multiple state assault convictions spanning 30 years. His lengthy record of violence against women poses a great risk to Alaskans,” said U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman for the District of Alaska. “This prison sentence will protect the Ketchikan community and its residents from Mr. McLoone for many years. My office will continue to prosecute and hold accountable offenders who illegally possess firearms and use them to inflict fear and harm.”
“Mr. McLoone’s utter disregard for the law coupled with his propensity for violence against women makes him a pressing and undeniable danger to society. ATF is proud to stand alongside our law enforcement partners and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to shield our community members from the threat of domestic violence,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Eric Jackson of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Seattle Field Division.
“Based on the evidence gathered throughout this investigation, Michael McLoone has demonstrated a long pattern of violent behavior and repeated abuse. His conduct has escalated over time, creating an increasingly dangerous environment for his domestic partners. It is fortunate that those who have been involved with Mr. McLoone survived these incidents,” said Deputy Chief Derek McGarrigan of KPD. “The Ketchikan Police Department remains committed to working closely with our local, state, and federal partners to hold violent offenders accountable and to protect the safety of our community.”
The case was investigated by both ATF Anchorage Field Office and Ketchikan Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jack Schmidt prosecuted.