David Foster, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Maine 2015

South Paris Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Firearm

Portland, Maine - United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that David Foster, 39, of South Paris, Maine pled guilty today in U.S. District Court to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

According to court records, on November 21, 2015, a Maine Game Warden discovered Foster in possession of a rifle in the Paris, Maine area. Foster was prohibited from possessing firearms based on three prior felony convictions for burglary.

Foster faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office.

The case was investigated by the Maine Warden Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

For more information, contact Michael J. Conley, Assistant United States Attorney, at (207) 780-3257.

"We are committed to protecting the citizens of Maine from individuals who possess firearms illegally," said U.S. Attorney Delahanty II.

This case is a reminder that our office will vigorously prosecute individuals who violate federal firearms laws.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-me/pr/south-paris-man-pleads-guilty-illegally-possessing-firearm-0