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Crime Pays the Price: Anthony Stephen, Whitney Bisetti Face 15 Years in Prison
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Two individuals, Anthony Stephen and Whitney Bisetti, have been charged with firearms trafficking conspiracy and other related crimes in connection with the transfer of unregistered firearms.
According to federal authorities, between May 12 and August 31, 2023, Stephen and Bisetti transferred a firearm to another person knowing that the use, carrying, and possession of a firearm by the recipient would constitute a felony.
On August 9, 2023, Stephen and Bisetti transferred a rifle with a barrel length less than 16 inches and an overall length less than 26 inches that was not registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. On August 31, 2023, Stephen transferred a rifle with a barrel length less than 16 inches and an overall length less than 26 inches that was not registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record.
The transfers are alleged to have occurred while Stephen and Bisetti worked at the Shooter’s Den store in Albuquerque.
An indictment is only an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Stephen and Bisetti face up to 15 years in prison.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated this case. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico is prosecuting the case. This effort is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation.
Defendant Information:
- Defendant: Anthony Stephen
- City and State: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Exact Date: May 12 – August 31, 2023
- Criminal Charges: Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy, Transfer of a Firearm not Registered with the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record (x2)
- Sentence: Up to 15 years in prison
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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