KC Reporter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A father and son from Kansas City, Mo., have been indicted by a federal grand jury for unlicensed firearm sales, illegal possession of firearms, and drug trafficking. Nathan Caldwell, Sr., 52, also known as “Prince Bossalinie,” and Nathan Caldwell, Jr., 32, were charged in a 29-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Kansas City on Tuesday, May 7. The indictment was unsealed and made public upon their arrest and initial court appearances.

The federal indictment alleges that the Caldwells have aided and abetted each other in dealing in firearms without a license since Dec. 20, 2023. Nathan Caldwell, Sr., is additionally charged with ten counts of being a felon in possession of firearms, eight counts of distributing methamphetamine, one count of distributing cocaine and marijuana each, and two counts of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.

Nathan Caldwell Jr., faces charges including three counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and three counts of distributing marijuana. Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone convicted of a felony to possess any firearm or ammunition.

Nathan Caldwell Sr., has two prior felony convictions for being a felon in possession of a firearm along with prior felony convictions for aiding a felon, attempted aggravated assault, attempted possession of cocaine, conspiracy to commit robbery, and possessing cocaine. Nathan Caldwell Jr., has been previously convicted for assault.

The charges contained in this indictment are accusations only; evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury tasked with determining guilt or innocence.

This case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica L. Jennings and investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative bringing together all levels of law enforcement along with the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make neighborhoods safer. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on core principles such as fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.