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Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun Possession
A Manchester man has been convicted of violating federal law by possessing a firearm. Anthony Pillsbury, 36, pleaded guilty on October 20, 2015 to a federal indictment charging him with the illegal possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
According to court documents, on July 10, 2015, a Manchester Police officer observed Pillsbury walking on Lowell Street in Manchester. The officer, who initially thought Pillsbury was another individual with an active warrant, stopped him to investigate further. Before the officer could confirm Pillsbury’s true identity, he found a Jennings J-22, .22 caliber firearm, with one round in the chamber and one round in the magazine, in Pillsbury’s back-pocket.
Further investigation revealed that Pillsbury is prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law as a result of a prior felony conviction. A federal indictment charging Pillsbury with illegal possession of the firearm was returned by a grand jury sitting in Concord on October 21, 2015.
A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for August 9, 2016, in front of U.S. District Judge Paul Barbadoro. At that time, Pillsbury’s sentence will be determined by the court following completion of a presentence investigation report by the United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office. The statutory maximum sentence for the offense is 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000.
The case was investigated by the Manchester Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles L. Rombeau.
Pillsbury’s conviction is a reminder that violating federal firearms laws can have serious consequences. The maximum sentence for the offense is a clear indication of the severity of the crime.
As the case moves forward, our readers can expect to hear more about the outcome and any subsequent actions taken by the court.
Key Facts
- State: New Hampshire
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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