Convicted Killer Sentenced to 63 Months for Unlawful Firearm Possession

Convicted Killer Sentenced to 63 Months for Unlawful Firearm Possession

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Convicted murderer Willie Green, 42, of Albany, was sentenced Monday to 63 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

According to the Department of Justice, United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Bryan Miller, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), made the announcement. Green had previously pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded pistol in Albany on January 1, 2022, despite his prior felony conviction making it illegal for him to possess the firearm.

Green’s extensive criminal history includes a 2024 murder conviction secured by the Albany County District Attorney’s Office. The sentence in this case will run consecutive to the 25 years-to-life term he is serving on his state murder conviction.

United States Attorney Sarcone stated, “Willie Green cannot serve enough prison time for the crimes he’s committed. He should never get out, and if he is granted parole by New York State, he will be immediately taken to federal prison to start serving his term of imprisonment in this case. Albany is safer if this murderer stays locked up for good.”

ATF Special Agent in Charge Bryan Miller added, “This sentence reflects our unwavering commitment to holding violent offenders accountable—especially those who continue to possess firearms despite felony convictions. This individual not only admitted to carrying a loaded firearm illegally, but he is also serving a 25-to-life sentence for murder. His actions represent the very threat to public safety that ATF and our law enforcement partners work tirelessly to prevent. Thank you to our partners at Albany PD and U.S. Attorney’s Office NDNY for their efforts.”

Senior United States District Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. also imposed a 3-year term of supervised release to begin when Green is released from federal prison.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) investigated this case with the assistance of the Albany Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikayla Espinosa prosecuted this case as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a Department of Justice program aimed at reducing violent crime.

Project Safe Neighborhoods is the centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction efforts. The program is an evidence-based initiative proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.