A 37-year-old Wolcott man has been convicted of a federal firearm offense.
Jose Colon, 37, of Wolcott, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver in Hartford to unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on March 13, 2024, Waterbury Police arrested Colon after he discarded a privately made 9mm handgun (‘ghost gun’) loaded with six rounds of ammunition during a foot pursuit.
Colon’s criminal history includes felony convictions in Connecticut for assault, weapon, and risk of injury offenses. It is a violation of federal law for a person previously convicted of a felony offense to possess a firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate or foreign commerce.
Judge Oliver scheduled sentencing for May 13, at which time Colon faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 15 years.
Colon has been detained since his arrest.
This matter is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Waterbury Police Department.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Gresham.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the government’s violent crime reduction efforts.
Defendant: Jose Colon
Criminal Charges: Unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon
City and State: Wolcott, Connecticut
Date: March 13, 2024
Sentence: Faces up to 15 years in prison
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- Robert V. Gentile, Gun Trafficking and Ammunition Possession, Connecticut 2015 · Connecticut
- Tyrus Prude, Possession of Ammunition by a Convicted Felon, Connecticut 2019 · Connecticut
- Elliott Otero, Unlawful Gun Possession, Connecticut 2024 · Connecticut
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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