Marc T. Woodley, Unlawful Possession of Shotgun, New York 2015
Plattsburgh Man Sentenced to 16 Months for Illegally Possessing Shotgun
A Plattsburgh man has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for his role in a federal firearm case. Marc T. Woodley, 32, was found guilty of unlawfully possessing a shotgun, a crime that landed him in hot water with the law.
According to the United States Attorney's Office, Woodley was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby for his crime, which was committed on June 22, 2015. The incident began when Woodley called the Plattsburgh Police to report a burglary at his apartment, but responding officers found nearly a pound of marijuana and a Mossberg shotgun in Woodley's bedroom.
A further search of Woodley's apartment revealed multiple smoking devices and a digital scale. As part of the investigation, officers determined that an additional one and a half pounds of marijuana had been stolen from Woodley, further implicating the defendant in the crime.
As a user of marijuana, a controlled substance, Woodley was federally prohibited from possessing the Mossberg shotgun. The law is clear: if you're using marijuana, you're not allowed to have a shotgun, and Woodley learned that the hard way.
The case was investigated by the Plattsburgh Police Department with assistance from the ATF, and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas Collyer. Woodley will also serve three years of post-imprisonment supervised release, a harsh sentence that underscores the gravity of his crime.
This is a stark reminder that the laws surrounding firearms and controlled substances are in place for a reason: to keep our communities safe. We urge all residents to respect these laws and to stay on the right side of the law.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: Marc T. Woodley
- Crime: Unlawfully Possessing a Shotgun
- City and State: Plattsburgh, NY
- Crime Date: June 22, 2015
- Sentence: 16 months in prison, 3 years of post-imprisonment supervised release
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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