Jeffrey Barnard, a 52-year-old man from Ellsworth, Maine, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, committing a serious crime against the law of Maine. This news comes after he barricaded himself in his home on May 31, 2014.
According to court records, the stand-off lasted for more than 14 hours. During this stand-off, Barnard fired a .22-caliber semi-automatic rifle. His history of convictions includes state felony offenses in California and Maine, as well as a previous conviction in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The investigation into this case was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Maine State Police, the Bangor and Ellsworth Police Departments, the Maine Attorney General’s Office, and the Maine State Police Crime Lab.
The defendant, Jeffrey Barnard, faces up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release. A presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office is currently underway.
Barnard will be sentenced after the completion of the aforementioned report. His guilty plea marks a significant step in the resolution of this case.
The guilty plea of Jeffrey Barnard highlights the severity of his actions and the consequences he faces. It also underscores the importance of thorough investigations by law enforcement agencies.
Jody Mullis and Andrew McCormack, Assistant United States Attorneys, can be reached at (207) 945-0373 for further information regarding this case.
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- Lonnel Diggs, Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon, Maine 2022 · New Hampshire
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Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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