Lucas Sumler Guilty

A federal jury has convicted Lucas Sumler, 42, of Newark, New Jersey, of possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Sumler was found guilty following a two-day trial before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court. According to documents filed in this case and the evidence at trial, on March 25, 2016, Sumler was found in possession of a .357 magnum revolver along with six rounds of ammunition.

The charge of which Sumler was convicted carries a maximum potential penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 1, 2017. This conviction is a significant blow to Sumler, who will now face serious consequences for his actions.

U.S. Attorney Fishman credited special agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the direction of Special Agent in Charge George P. Belsky, along with the Newark Police Division, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, with the investigation leading to today’s guilty verdict. The collaboration between these law enforcement agencies was instrumental in bringing Sumler to justice.

The government is 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. Sumler’s defense counsel, Michael N. Pedicini Esq., of Chatham, New Jersey, will likely argue for a lenient sentence during the upcoming sentencing hearing.

The conviction of Lucas Sumler serves as a reminder of the seriousness with which law enforcement agencies and the justice system view firearm possession by previously convicted felons. This case highlights the importance of cooperation between federal and local agencies in combating violent crime and keeping communities safe.

In addition to the conviction, the case against Sumler demonstrates the commitment of the U.S. Attorney’s Office to prosecuting individuals who pose a threat to public safety. As the sentencing hearing approaches, the community will be watching to see how Sumler is held accountable for his actions. With a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, Sumler faces significant consequences for his crime.