Kamar L. Boatman, Possessing Firearms and Ammunition as a Felon, New York 2022

Syracuse, New York – In a shocking turn of events, 36-year-old Kamar L. Boatman of Syracuse has admitted to possessing firearms and ammunition as a felon.

According to the United States Attorney’s office, Boatman was previously convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine in United States District Court for the Northern District of New York on May 7, 2010. He was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison.

On May 31, 2018, the Syracuse Police Department-Special Investigations Division (SPD-SID) executed a search warrant at Boatman’s residence, resulting in the recovery of several firearms and ammunition. The items seized include:

One (1) Ruger pistol, model P89DC, caliber 9mm
One (1) Hi Point rifle, model 4595, .45 ACP caliber rifle
One (1) Smith and Wesson rifle, model M&P15 .556 caliber rifle
One (1) Defense Procurement Manufacturing Services model A15, Multi Caliber rifle

Additionally, 34 rounds of ammunition were seized, including 26 rounds of .223 caliber ammunition, 6 rounds of 9mm caliber ammunition, and 8 rounds of .45 caliber ammunition.

Sentencing in the current case is scheduled for February 28, 2022, at which time Boatman faces a sentence of 60 months in federal prison, followed by a three-year term of supervised release. A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statute the defendant is charged with violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and other factors.

This case is being investigated by the Syracuse Police Department-Special Investigations Division (SPD-SID) and the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Southwick.

The charges against Boatman include possessing firearms and ammunition as a felon, a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Boatman’s case is a stark reminder of the dangers of gun violence and the importance of stricter gun laws.

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