ALBANY, NEW YORK – In a shocking turn of events, Matthew Shaver, a 23-year-old from Schenectady, New York, has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm.
According to authorities, Shaver knowingly possessed a loaded shotgun at his residence in Schenectady on December 15, 2022. This is a clear violation of the law, as a prior felony conviction for assault in the first degree prevents him from legally possessing the firearm in New York.
On that date, federal investigators recovered the shotgun while executing a search warrant on the residence. Shaver was arrested following the search and has remained in custody since then.
Shaver faces up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of post-imprisonment supervised release of up to 3 years when he is sentenced on May 29, 2024, by United States District Judge Anne M. Nardacci.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Emmet O’Hanlon is prosecuting the case. The ATF and HSI investigated this case with assistance provided by the Rotterdam Police Department, the Schenectady Police Department, and the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.
Defendant: Matthew Shaver, exact criminal charges: Illegally possessing a loaded shotgun as a felon, City and state: Schenectady, New York, Exact date: December 15, 2022, Sentence or outcome: Facing up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of post-imprisonment supervised release of up to 3 years.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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