OKLAHOMA CITY — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (USAO - Oklahoma, Western), published as received.

OKLAHOMA CITY – STEVEN CHARLES GIVENS, 52, of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to serve 144 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm after a previous felony conviction, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. 

According to public records, on September 28, 2025, officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department responded to a residence after receiving reports that a man was pointing a firearm at a vehicle. Officers observed the suspect, later identified as Givens, standing outside a pickup truck. Witnesses reported to officers that three individuals inside the truck attempted to leave the parking lot, but Givens blocked their path with his vehicle before pointing a firearm at them for more than eight minutes while threatening to kill them. Officers then arrested Givens and recovered a firearm.

Court records also reflect that on October 10, 2025, after Givens had been arrested, he attempted to pressure and influence a witness to stop cooperating with law enforcement. 

On November 4, 2025, a federal grand jury charged Givens with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Givens pleaded guilty on January 6, 2026, and admitted he possessed a firearm despite his previous felony convictions. 

At a sentencing hearing on July 9, 2026, U.S. District Judge Jodi W. Dishman sentenced Givens to serve 144 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. In announcing her sentence, Judge Dishman noted the dangerous behavior of the defendant, the need to protect the public, the need for significant deterrence, and the defendant’s significant criminal history.  Public records reflect that Givens has previous felony convictions in Oklahoma County District Court that include: 

  • second degree burglary and concealing stolen property in case number CF-1992-3265;
  • robbery by force in case number CF-1992-5666;
  • possession of a controlled dangerous substance in case number CF-2001-560; and
  • assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in case number CF-2005-5984.

This case is the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary E. Walters prosecuted the case. 

This case is part of Operation Take Back America (OTBA), a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. This case is also part of “Operation 922,” the Western District of Oklahoma’s implementation of OTBA, which prioritizes prosecution of federal crimes connected to domestic violence.

Reference is made to public filings for additional information.