AO 106 (Rev. 04/ 10) Application for a Search Wairnnt AUSA Kevin Kelley 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTr. 

for the 

Southern District of Ohio 20i8AUG 10 PMl2: 48 

In the Matter of the Search of 

(Briefly describe the property to be searched or identify the person by name and address) 

Miguel Palmer M/B 

DOB 12/27/1979 

SSN #279-76-8656 

Currently incarcerated at the Franklin County Jail 

Case No. 

APPLICATION FOR A SEARCH WARRANT 

I, a federa l law enforcement officer or an attorney for the government, request a search wan-ant and state under 

penalty of perjury that I have reason to believe that on the following person or property (identify the person or describe the 

property lo be searched and give its location): 

Miguel Palmer M/B DOB 12/27/1979 SSN #279-76-8656 

located in the Southern District of Ohio 

person or describe the property lo be seized): 

Saliva , and or topical or oral skin cells, to be obtained by means of an oral swab. 

The basis for the search under Fed. R. Crim. P. 4l(c) is (c/1eck oneor111ore): 

~evidence of a crime; 

0 contraband, fruits of crime, or other items illegally possessed; 

, there is now concealed (identify the 

0 property designed for use, intended for use, or used in committing a crime; 

0 a person to be an-ested or a person who is unlawfully restrained. 

The search is related to a violation of: 

Code SectjofJ 18 U.S.C. 922\g)\1) Offense Description Felon in possession of a firearm 

The application is based on these facts: 

See attached Affidavit. 

~ Continued on the attached sheet. 

0 Delayed notice of __ days (give exact ending date if more than 30 days: ) is requested 

under 18 U.S.C. § 3103a, the basis of which is set forth on the attached sheet. ------

Sworn to before me and signed in my presence. 

Date: 08/10/2018 

City and state: Columbus, Ohio 

Printed name and title 

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO 

EASTERN DIVISION 

AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF SEARCH WARRANT . 

I, Samuel Chappell, Task Force Officer, ATF, being duly sworn, depose and say that I am one 

of the Lead Investigators· in this investigation. I have consulted with the other Lead Investigators 

regarding this investigation and have probable cause to believe the following is true, based on the 

investigation to date: 

INTRODUCTION 

1. I am a Columbus Ohio Police officer assigned as a Task Force Officer with the bureau of 

Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. The Columbus Division of Police has employed me since 

2007. My responsibilities as a Task Force Officer include the investigation of violent criminal 

street gangs, narootics traffickers, money launderers, and fraud and firearm related crimes. I 

have participated in the execution of search warrants and arrests related to the above-referenced 

offenses. By virtue of my experience and training, I am familiar with money laundering 

techniques utilized by individuals involved in illegal activities, such as narcotics trafficking 

and the interstate transportation of stolen items. I know that it is common for people involved 

in these types of illegal activities to accumulate large sums of U.S. currency that they seek to 

launder in order to avoid detection of their illegal activities, and attempt to freely spend the 

cash without drawing law enforcement scrutiny. I know that individuals that illegally transport 

stolen items are also commonly involved in multiple other types of fraudulent activities 

designed to conceal the source of their stolen property and the maintenance of storage 

locations. 

a. Throughout this affidavit, reference to "investigators" specifically refers to criminal 

investigators; 

2. Based on the facts set forth in this affidavit there is probable cause to believe that inside of 

Miguel PALMER M/B DOB 12/27/1979 SSN #279-76-8656 there exists evidence of 

violations of Title 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(l) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 

PURPOSE OF AFFIDAVIT 

3. Your affiant submits there is probable cause to believe that evidence of criminal activity, 

namely criminal violations of the federal criminal code .(Title 18), § 922(g)(l) (felon in 

possession of a firearm) are located inside of Miguel PALMER. PALMER's history of 

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criminal activity consists of multiple felony. convictions for offenses involving firearms and 

narcotics. The~e convictions would prohibit PALMER from possessing a firearm. 

4. Because this affidavit is offered for the limited purpose of establishing probable cause in 

support of this warrant, it does not set forth all facts known to this investigation. · 

LOCATION TO BE SEARCHED 

Miguel PALMER M/B DOB 12/27/1979 SSN #279-76-8656 who is currently 

incarcerated at the Franklin County Jail. 

ITEMS TO BE SEIZED 

Saliva, and or topical or oral skin cells, to be obtained by means of an oral swab. 

1 PROBABLE CAUSE 

5. On or about June 11, 2018, a federal search warrant was executed at 3788 Waderidge Trail,. 

Groveport Ohio, 43125. Investigators using surveillance and other investigative techniques 

were aware that 3788 Waderidge Trail was the residence of Miguel PALMER. 

6. During a search of the residence, investigators found a loaded Berretta Nano, 9mm pistol 

SN NU089856 on the couch in the living room. In the same area, investigators located 

photos of PALMER. 

7. In the kitchen next to the living room, multiple documents were found in the name of Miguel 

PALMER. 

8. Investigators observed that only the master bedroom was finished and it only contained male 

clothing. 

9. Prescriptions found in the bathroom were prescribed to PALMER. 

10. PALMER is prohibited from possession a firearm and or ammunition due to several felony 

convictions including a conviction from Franklin County Common Pleas Court case 

04CR006886 for aggravated assault O.R.C. 2903.12 a felony of the 4th degree. 

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CONCLUSION 

11. The recovered fireann was swapped for cellular material and the swaps were be submitted 

to the Columbus Police Crime Lab for DNA analysis. If DNA profiles are recovered from 

these swaps a reference standard from PALMER is needed for comparison. 

12. In view of the above mentioned facts and my training and experience in the investigation 

of narcotics and fiream1 related crimes, I have probable cause to believe that contained 

inside Miguel PALMER M/B DOB 12/27 /1979 SSN #279-76-8656 is evidence of: 

a. 18 USC 922(g)(l) - Felon in possession of a fireann. 

13. Accordingly, I respectfully request that the Court issue the following: 

a. A Search Warrant for Miguel PALMER M/B DOB 12/2711979 SSN #279-76-

8656 to obtain Saliva, and or topical or oral skin cells, to be obtained by means of 

an oral swab. 

(a) Authority to execute the Search Warrant with force if necessary. 

(b) An Order sealing the Application, Affidavit, and Search Warrant until fmiher 

Order of this Court. 

FURTHER AFFIANT SA YETH NAUGHT. 

Task 

Samu~! Force Officer ~ ATF 

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