Ahmed Sullay, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Massachusetts 2023

Worcester Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Firearm Possession

A Worcester man has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Ahmed Sullay, 26, made the guilty plea on February 6, 2023, before U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Sullay is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior convictions. On November 18, 2020, a local officer observed Sullay driving in the wrong direction of a one-way road in Worcester. When the officer activated his emergency lights, Sullay reversed his vehicle at high speed and crashed into a traffic sign before fleeing on foot.

Sullay discarded a loaded Jimenez Arms, Model J.A. Nine, 9mm firearm while fleeing after his initial crash. He was eventually taken into custody after stealing a black SUV and colliding with another vehicle at an intersection.

The charging statute provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. Sullay's sentencing is scheduled for May 17, 2023.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence in communities. Sullay was indicted by a federal grand jury in May 2021.

The U.S. Attorney's Office, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, and the Worcester Police Department made the announcement.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/worcester-man-pleads-guilty-firearm-and-ammunition-offense-0