South Burlington, Vermont Man Arrested for Making False Statement
A 21-year-old South Burlington man has been charged with making a false statement in connection with the acquisition of a handgun found at the scene of a shootout in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Cameron Yee, 21, was arrested yesterday based on a one-count indictment charging him with making a materially false statement in connection with his acquisition of a Glock handgun from a South Burlington federally licensed firearm dealer.
According to court filings, Yee purchased a Glock .40 on October 11, 2022, and the weapon was recovered less than 24 hours later at the scene of a shootout in Springfield, Massachusetts, that resulted in the death of two men.
When Yee acquired the gun, he falsely stated to the gun store that he was the actual purchaser/transferee, when he actually was purchasing the weapon on behalf of a man who supplied him with money to make the purchase.
Yee will be arraigned on the indictment this afternoon at 2:30 before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle. The indictment is an accusation only, and Yee is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
If Yee is convicted of the charged offense, he will face a maximum possible prison sentence of 10 years, but the sentence would be informed by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
The United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives led the investigation, in coordination with the South Burlington, Vermont, and Springfield, Massachusetts Police Departments.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
By reporting on this crime, Grimy Times aims to keep the public informed and to hold those responsible for violent crimes accountable for their actions.
For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psn.
Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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