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Wasilla Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Anchorage, Alaska – A 41-year-old man from Wasilla, Alaska, was sentenced in federal court in Anchorage for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Brandon Paul Schatz, 41, from Wasilla, Alaska, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sharon L. Gleason to 21 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release.

On May 23, 2016, Schatz brought a loaded Glock Model 42 semi-automatic pistol to his work at a gravel pit in Wasilla. At the time, Schatz was on felony probation with the State of Alaska for a conviction of Assault in the Third Degree.

Before imposing a sentence, Judge Gleason commented that due to his history, Mr. Schatz cannot be in possession of any firearms, and that her sentence focused on protection of the public given Mr. Schatz’s prior convictions for assault, weapons offenses, and driving under the influence.

Acting U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder commended the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Alaska State Troopers for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of this case.

The sentence handed down by Judge Gleason is a stern reminder that those who have committed serious crimes in the past will be held accountable for their actions, especially when it comes to the possession of firearms.

In a statement, Acting U.S. Attorney Schroder emphasized the importance of public safety and the need to prevent individuals with a history of violence from possessing firearms.