A 53-year-old Kansas City man, identified as Nathan Caldwell Sr., will serve 21 years and 8 months in federal prison without parole after pleading guilty to selling illegal firearms and trafficking narcotics.
Conviction and Charges
Caldwell — also known as “Prince Bossalinie” — admitted to:
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Engaging in firearm sales without a license
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Possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking
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Distributing cocaine
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Trafficking a firearm
Undercover Purchases and Seizures
From Dec. 20, 2023, to April 17, 2024, a confidential informant bought from Caldwell:
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19 firearms and a bulletproof vest
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Over 1 pound of methamphetamine
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More than 3 grams of cocaine
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Over 9 grams of marijuana
In May 2024, Caldwell sold the informant a handgun with a machine gun conversion device (“switch”) and three extra magazines.
Authorities executed a search warrant immediately afterward, finding:
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The firearm and magazines
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Over 14 grams of crack cocaine
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More than 15 grams of pure cocaine on his dining table
Criminal History
Caldwell has prior convictions for being a felon in possession of a firearm and attempted possession of cocaine.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives led the investigation, with prosecution handled by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica L. Jennings.
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