Jason Morgan, Lying to a Federal Gun Dealer, Maine 2017

Bangor, Maine - Jason Morgan, 24, of Augusta, Maine, has been sentenced to 1.5 years in prison and three years of supervised release for making a false statement to a federal firearms licensee.

According to court records, Morgan purchased a Smith & Wesson .380 semi-automatic pistol from a federal firearms licensee in Augusta on May 26, 2017. In connection with the purchase, Morgan completed a Firearms Transaction Record stating that he was the actual buyer.

However, in reality, Morgan purchased the firearm for another person, from whom he had previously bought illegal drugs, and who gave him the money for the purchase.

Morgan pleaded guilty to the charges on January 17, 2019. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Maine State Police, with assistance provided by the U.S. Border Patrol.

The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together federal and state levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Morgan's sentence is a result of his actions, which put the public at risk. His conviction serves as a reminder of the importance of truthful interactions with law enforcement.

The court's decision emphasizes the need for individuals to be honest in their dealings, especially when it comes to firearms transactions.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-me/pr/augusta-man-sentenced-1-years-lying-federal-gun-dealer