CAMDEN, N.J. – Dylan Ianncelli, 29, of Pitman, New Jersey, is headed to federal prison for over a decade after being sentenced to 151 months for illegally trafficking firearms and possessing weapons as a convicted felon. The sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez, reflects the seriousness of Ianncelli’s crimes and his extensive criminal history.
The case, spearheaded by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), revealed a scheme where Ianncelli conspired with Jessy Hill to purchase firearms in Georgia and smuggle them for resale in New Jersey. On August 12, 2021, Hill purchased 11 firearms from a licensed dealer, falsely claiming she was the true buyer. The pair then drove the haul north, intending to profit from the illegal sale of the weapons.
Law enforcement intercepted the vehicle the following morning in Mantua Township, New Jersey. A search uncovered the 11 firearms purchased in Georgia, along with a substantial amount of ammunition. Investigators also found a 12th firearm, with its serial number intentionally defaced, which Hill had purchased a week prior. The defaced serial number is a clear indicator of intent to conceal the firearm’s origin, frequently linked to criminal activity.
Ianncelli pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to make false statements in obtaining firearms and illegally engaging in the business of dealing in firearms, and one count of possession of firearms by a convicted felon. This isn’t Ianncelli’s first brush with the law; he already had five prior felony convictions on his record, contributing to the severity of his sentence. Judge Rodriguez also sentenced Ianncelli to three years of supervised release following his prison term.
Jessy Hill, Ianncelli’s co-conspirator, has also admitted guilt and is awaiting sentencing on March 1, 2023. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger praised the ATF’s Newark Field Division, led by Acting Special Agent in Charge Bryan R. Miller, for their work on the investigation. He also acknowledged the crucial assistance provided by the New Jersey State Police, the Mantua Township Police Department, and the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Bender of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Camden handled the prosecution. The case highlights the ongoing efforts to combat illegal gun trafficking and keep firearms out of the hands of those prohibited from possessing them, a key priority for federal law enforcement in New Jersey and across the nation. The flow of illegal weapons continues to fuel violence and demands a firm response from the courts.
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