Felony Firearm Possession Lands South Paris Man Behind Bars

A South Paris man has been found guilty of illegally possessing a firearm, a crime that could land him behind bars for up to 10 years.

David Foster, 39, of South Paris, Maine, pled guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm in U.S. District Court.

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

Foster faces a maximum sentence of 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.

Contact Assistant United States Attorney Michael J. Conley for more information at (207) 780-3257.

The United States Attorney for the District of Maine, Thomas E. Delahanty II, announced the plea deal.

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