Medford Man Charged with Federal Firearm and Explosive Offenses
Michael Scott Beugli faces charges related to illegal firearms and explosive devices; the case remains pending.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 31, 2026, 9:55 p.m. ET
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Aug 31, 2026, 10:01 p.m. ET
Medford Man Charged on Federal Firearm and Explosive Charges
Michael Scott Beugli has been charged on federal counts including possessing firearms as a convicted felon, possessing unregistered firearm silencers, and possessing an unregistered destructive device, according to nbc16.com. The charges follow an indictment in the District of Oregon.
The government alleges that Beugli, a convicted felon, illegally possessed nine firearms, homemade silencers, and an unregistered destructive device, and that he sent threatening messages to a witness and was found near a home containing explosive devices and materials. The investigation involved the ATF, Medford Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Ashland Police Department, and Oregon State Police.
The case is at the charging stage and has not been resolved. Beugli faces up to 15 years in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine if convicted. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Aug 31, 2026, 9:55 p.m. ETFirst report
Medford man indicted on federal firearm, silencer and explosive device charges
Michael Scott Beugli has been charged in the District of Oregon with possessing firearms as a convicted felon, possessing unregistered firearm silencers, and possessing an unregistered destructive device, according to nbc16.com.
The government alleges that Beugli, a convicted felon, illegally possessed nine firearms, homemade silencers, and an unregistered destructive device, and that he sent threatening messages to a witness and was found near a home containing explosive devices and materials, nbc16.com reported.
The case is being investigated by the ATF, Medford Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Ashland Police Department, and Oregon State Police, according to nbc16.com.
Beugli is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. These are merely charges, and the matter has not been decided by a court. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine, nbc16.com reported.
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