Marco Sweat, Felon in Possession of Firearms, New York 2023

Felon with Guns Lands 21 Months in Prison

Buffalo, NY — In a shocking case of blatant disregard for the law, Marco Sweat, 41, of Buffalo, NY, has been sentenced to serve 21 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

According to the FBI, Sweat’s troubles began on June 9, 2019, when the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, Buffalo Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) executed a search warrant at his residence on Langfield Drive in Buffalo. During the search, investigators seized three firearms and 125 rounds of ammunition.

Notably, Sweat’s possession of these firearms and ammunition is a direct violation of his previous convictions in Erie County Court of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, and Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree.

As a convicted felon, Sweat is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm and ammunition. His actions demonstrate a callous disregard for the law and a blatant disregard for public safety.

The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Stephen Belongia; the Buffalo Police Department, under the direction of Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia; and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge John B. DeVito, New York Field Division.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan E. Leydecker, who handled the case, stated that Sweat’s actions demonstrate a clear disregard for the law and a blatant disregard for public safety. The sentence handed down by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo serves as a stern reminder that violating the law will have consequences.

The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat gun violence and ensure public safety. The collaboration between the FBI, Buffalo Police Department, and the ATF is a testament to their commitment to keeping communities safe.

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