Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty To Gun Charges
Buffalo, NY – In a shocking turn of events, a Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to gun charges that have left the community reeling. Arthur Everett, 35, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to conspiracy to commit firearms offenses and being a felon in possession of firearms.
The charges carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. This is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence in our society.
According to U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., ‘With violence skyrocketing in Buffalo, my office remains committed to doing all that we can to apprehend those who are helping to fuel this violence by illegally trafficking guns in our community.’ He went on to say, ‘Today’s illegally trafficked guns become tomorrow’s crime guns.’
The investigation, which was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Stephen Belongia, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge John B. Devito, New York Field Division, and the Buffalo Police Department, under the direction of Commissioner Byron Lockwood, uncovered a complex web of gun trafficking that led to the arrest of Arthur Everett.
Between February 2018, and June 2019, the defendant, without being a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, dealer, or collector, conspired with co-defendant Von Harmon to sell firearms. In May 2019, Everett introduced Von Harmon to an individual in Buffalo who bought seven firearms from Von Harmon for $6,000. The defendant was present during the sale, participated in price negotiations, and describing the firearms to the individual. The firearms included five pistols, a revolver, and a handgun.
Arthur Everett’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the gun trafficking ring, and the community can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that those responsible are being held accountable. As U.S. Attorney Kennedy stated, ‘The plea is the result of an investigation that demonstrates our commitment to keeping our communities safe from the scourge of gun violence.’
The sentencing is scheduled for September 13, 2021, before Judge Arcara.
Arthur Everett’s history of gun charges dates back to 2008 and 2009 when he was convicted of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, respectively. These convictions make him a felon and prohibited him from possessing a firearm.
Defendant Details:
- Defendant: Arthur Everett
- Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to commit firearms offenses and being a felon in possession of firearms
- City and State: Buffalo, New York
- Crime Date: Between February 2018, and June 2019
- Sentence: Maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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