Andrew Bean, Illegally Possessing a Firearm, Maine 2015

South Paris Man Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm

A 51-year-old man from South Paris, Maine, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of illegally possessing a firearm. Andrew Bean, a resident of South Paris, was found guilty of possessing a 12-gauge shotgun in the Paris, Maine area on November 21, 2015.

According to court records, Bean was prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior felony convictions for Operating Under the Influence and Operating after Revocation in 2002 and 2006, respectively. This is a serious offense, and Bean now faces the consequences.

The case was investigated by the Maine Warden Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is now seeking justice for this crime.

Bean will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office. He faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, which is a significant financial penalty.

It’s essential to note that Bean’s guilty plea is a serious admission of guilt. He will now have to face the consequences of his actions, which is a vital step in upholding the law and maintaining public safety.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to ensuring that those who break the law face justice. In this case, Bean’s actions were reckless and put others at risk. His guilty plea is a reminder that the law will be enforced, and those who break it will be held accountable.

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