Kenneth Kindlon, Unlawful Firearm Possession, New York 2016
In a shocking case of unlawful firearm possession, Kenneth Kindlon, a 47-year-old resident of Caroga Lake, New York, was sentenced to 36 months in prison. On June 22, 2016, Kindlon knowingly possessed a 5.56 caliber rifle with a barrel length of approximately 10.5 inches.
According to senior United States District Judge Norman A. Mordue, Kindlon showed the firearm to an individual seeking to purchase firearms and firearm parts. However, Kindlon never registered the firearm in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, as required by federal law.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Assistant U.S. Attorney Alicia Giglio Suarez prosecuted the case.
The sentencing was announced by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith, Special Agent in Charge, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), New York Field Division, and Kevin Kelly, Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Buffalo Field Office.
In addition to the prison sentence, Kindlon was also sentenced to 3 years of supervised release, to be served following his release from prison.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of complying with federal laws regarding firearms registration and transfer. It also highlights the work of law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting cases of unlawful firearm possession.
The sentencing of Kenneth Kindlon is a significant development in the case, and it underscores the consequences of violating federal laws related to firearms.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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