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Jonathan Grant, a 43-year-old from Barrington, New Hampshire, was caught with a .22 caliber pistol and 100 rounds of ammo in Kittery, Maine, after a shoplifting incident at the Kittery Trading Post in March 2025. As a felon with prior drug convictions in New Hampshire, Grant was prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition. The Kittery Police Department responded to the incident and searched Grant, leading to the discovery of the firearm and ammo. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case with the assistance of the Kittery Police Department.
Grant pleaded guilty on November 17, 2025, and was sentenced to 12 months and a day in prison, followed by 2 years of supervised release. The case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating violent crime and transnational criminal organizations.
The sentence was handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker in U.S. District Court in Portland, Maine. The investigation and prosecution of Grant’s case demonstrate the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat firearms offenses and protect communities.
The case highlights the importance of enforcing firearms laws and preventing felons from possessing firearms. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Kittery Police Department worked together to investigate and prosecute Grant, ensuring that he was held accountable for his actions.
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