George M. Allen, Firearm and Ammunition Possession, New York 2023

Glens Falls Felon Sentenced to 41 Months for Firearm and Ammunition Possession

A 39-year-old Glens Falls man was sentenced to 41 months in prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon in New York State.

George M. Allen, 39, of Glens Falls, was found guilty of possessing a loaded Mossberg shotgun in his vehicle during a traffic stop by New York State Police on August 1, 2016, in Queensbury. Allen also had 5 shotgun shells in his pocket. Allen is prohibited from possessing the firearm and ammunition because of prior felony convictions.

The sentencing was announced by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith; Special Agent in Charge Ashan M. Benedict of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), New York Field Office; and New York State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II.

As part of his plea, Allen admitted to possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition. Senior United States District Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. also imposed a 3-year term of supervised release, to begin after Allen is released from prison.

This case was investigated by ATF and the New York State Police, and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas Collyer.

Allen is currently serving his prison sentence. The case highlights the importance of enforcing laws regarding firearm possession, particularly for individuals with prior felony convictions.

Glens Falls, New York - George M. Allen, 39, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon in New York State.

Mandatory Facts:

Defendant Name: George M. Allen

Criminal Charges: Unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition as a felon.

City and State: Glens Falls, New York

Exact Date: No specific date mentioned, but the crime occurred on August 1, 2016.

Sentence or Outcome: 41 months in prison and a 3-year term of supervised release.

Defendant Name: George M. Allen

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/glens-falls-felon-sentenced-41-months-firearm-and-ammunition-possession