BANGOR, Maine – An Eddington man was sentenced in federal court today for possessing firearms after being convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark announced. On April 22, 2022, U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. sentenced Amilio Christopher Samaroo, 56, to 10 months in prison and three years of supervised release. Samaroo pleaded guilty on May 11, 2021.
According to court records, in April 2020, law enforcement officers were called to Samaroo’s home. He and his wife had been arguing earlier in the day. When the police arrived at the house, Samaroo refused to leave and engaged in a standoff. Officers obtained a warrant for Samaroo’s arrest and a search warrant for the home. During the search, officers found multiple weapons that Samaroo had placed throughout the house, including a loaded J.C. Higgins bolt-action 20-gauge shotgun. Officers later found a handgun in the ceiling of the home and two boxes of ammunition. Samaroo was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition after a 2003 Wisconsin conviction for domestic abuse.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Maine State Police investigated the case.
Aamilio Christopher Samaroo, 56, pleaded guilty to the charges of possessing firearms after being convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. His sentence included 10 months in prison and three years of supervised release.
The case highlights the importance of enforcing laws related to domestic violence and firearms possession. Samaroo’s actions put himself and others at risk, and his sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of such actions.
Defendant: Amilio Christopher Samaroo
Criminal charges: Possessing firearms after being convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
City and state: BANGOR, Maine
Exact date: April 22, 2022 (sentencing), May 11, 2021 (plea), April 2020 (crime)
Sentence: 10 months in prison, three years of supervised release
Defendant’s full name: Amilio Christopher Samaroo
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Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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