David Phillips, Unlawfully Possessing Ammunition, Maine 2021

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David Phillips Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Possessing Ammunition in Maine

BANGOR, Maine: In a shocking turn of events, David Phillips, 30, of Greenbush, Maine, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of ammunition in federal court in Bangor.

According to court records, on multiple dates at the end of January 2021, Phillips was seen on video purchasing ammunition at a gun and ammunition store in Maine. These purchases were confirmed on Phillips’ debit card. The ammunition he purchased was not manufactured in the state of Maine. He was prohibited from possessing ammunition under federal law because he had previously been convicted in Connecticut state court of Violation of a Protective Order, a crime that was punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year.

Phillips’ guilty plea comes as a result of a thorough investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the FBI; the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office; the Maine State Police; and the Bangor Police Department.

As a convicted felon, Phillips is now facing 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. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The case against Phillips serves as a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to federal laws regulating the possession of firearms and ammunition.

Phillips’ sentencing is scheduled to take place after the completion of the presentence investigation report. The exact date of the sentencing has not been released to the public.

The investigation and subsequent guilty plea are a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies in Maine to keep their communities safe from those who would seek to break the law.