Tyler Pollender-Savery, Firearms Crime, Vermont 2024

Burlington, VT – Tyler Pollender-Savery, 28, of Ludlow, Vermont, was handed down a time-served sentence in the United States District Court in Rutland yesterday for possessing firearms while being an unlawful user of controlled substances, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Chief United States District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford also ordered that Pollender-Savery serve two years of supervised release as part of the sentence, which was handed down after he pleaded guilty to the charges.

Pollender-Savery was previously arrested and charged in state court in Windsor County, Vermont on December 10, 2018 in connection with the second-degree murder of an infant. However, he was acquitted of those charges in a jury trial last October.

As part of the investigation into the homicide, law enforcement searched Pollender-Savery’s residence and recovered nine firearms belonging to him. It was further established that Pollender-Savery used both cocaine and marijuana in and around the time he possessed these firearms, and that he had assaulted someone with a firearm while using controlled substances.

This case was investigated by the Vermont State Police, who worked to uncover the truth behind the firearm possession charges. The investigation shed light on the dangers of mixing firearms and controlled substances, and the devastating consequences that can occur as a result.

The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence by bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve. The program is built on four core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

Assistant United States Attorney Wendy L. Fuller represented the government in the case, while David Sleigh, Esq. represented Pollender-Savery.

This case serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing public safety and addressing the root causes of violent crime. By working together, we can create safer communities for everyone.

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