Lucas Sumler, Felony Firearm Possession, New Jersey 2016

Newark, New Jersey man Lucas Sumler, 42, has been sentenced to 105 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon, a crime that can have deadly consequences. According to Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick, Sumler was convicted of felony possession of a firearm following a two-day trial before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Lucas Sumler, a resident of Newark, was found in possession of a .357 magnum revolver along with six rounds of ammunition on March 25, 2016, in Newark, New Jersey. This is not the first time Sumler has been convicted of a felony, having been previously convicted in U.S. District Court in New Jersey.

Sumler was sentenced to 105 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. This is a serious outcome for a serious crime, and it serves as a reminder of the consequences of possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.

The investigation that led to Sumler’s sentencing was a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Scott C. Curley, along with the Newark Police Division and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.

The government was represented by Assistant U.S. Jonathan W. Romankow and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie Raney of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Division in Newark. Defense counsel was provided by Michael N. Pedicini Esq., of Chatham, New Jersey.

The case against Sumler is a stark reminder of the importance of public safety and the consequences of breaking the law. As Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick noted, the sentence imposed on Sumler is a significant deterrent to others who may consider committing similar crimes.

Lucas Sumler, 42, was convicted in October 2016 of felony possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to 105 months in prison on [current date] for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. The crime was committed on March 25, 2016, in Newark, New Jersey. Sumler is currently serving his sentence.

Defendant Information: Lucas Sumler, Resident of Newark, New Jersey; Exact Criminal Charges: Felony Possession of a Firearm; City and State: Newark, New Jersey; Exact Date: March 25, 2016; Sentence or Outcome: 105 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.