Binghamton Felon Gets 17 Months for Ammo Possession

A 40-year-old Binghamton man is headed to the slammer after being caught with a stash of illicit ammunition.

Joseph Horan, 40, of Binghamton, New York, was sentenced yesterday to serve 17 months in federal prison for illegally possessing ammunition as a felon. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Bryan Miller, Special Agent in Charge of the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), New York Field Division, made the announcement.

According to court documents, when Horan pled guilty in January 2024, he admitted to possessing a magazine loaded with six rounds of .380 caliber ammunition on November 4, 2022, while on parole. This move landed him in hot water, as a 2019 felony conviction in Broome County Court prohibited him from legally possessing ammunition under federal law.

The harsh realities of Horan’s situation became all too clear when United States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby ordered him to serve a 3-year term of supervised release following his release from prison. The sentence also serves as a stark reminder of the consequences that await those who ignore the law.

The United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) investigated the case with assistance from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica N. Carbone handled the prosecution.

As Horan begins his 17-month sentence, one thing is clear: violating federal law comes with real consequences. The Grimy Times will continue to bring you the latest updates on this and other high-profile cases.