Daniel Easler, Possessing a Firearm after Felony Conviction, Maine 2019
A Mapleton man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for violating federal firearms laws. Daniel Easler, 44, was found guilty of possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony.
The incident occurred on December 4, 2018, in Caribou, Maine. The Caribou Police responded to a call from a citizen stating that a vehicle was off the road in a snow bank. Upon investigation, officers found Easler hiding in the snow with multiple firearms and ammunition. One of the firearms had previously been reported stolen.
Easler, a convicted felon, had previously pleaded guilty to the charges on August 27, 2019. He was sentenced to 100 months in prison and three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Caribou Police, and the Maine State Police investigated the case.
Easler's guilty plea and subsequent sentencing serve as a reminder of the consequences of violating federal firearms laws. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will continue to work with local law enforcement to ensure public safety.
Defendant Name: Daniel Easler
Exact Criminal Charges: Possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony
City and State: Bangor, Maine
Exact Date: December 4, 2018 (crime date), August 27, 2019 (plea), February (no exact month but likely February) 2020 (sentencing)
Sentence or Outcome: 100 months in prison and three years of supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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