Michael LaVallee, Pipe Bomb Possession, New York 2013

MICHAEL LaVALLEE, a 22-year-old man from Camillus, has found himself behind bars after being sentenced for his role in building and possessing a pipe bomb.

According to a recent investigation, LaVALLEE was found to have possessed an unregistered firearm, specifically a pipe bomb wrapped with shrapnel, in his apartment in Camillus.

The pipe bomb, composed of a length of metal pipe sealed at each end, contained a hole for a fuse and was loaded with explosive material. The device was surrounded by metal nails acting as shrapnel, which were wrapped around the device with duct tape.

LaVALLEE admitted to possessing and storing the pipe bomb in his apartment on August 12, 2012. The pipe bomb was discovered and rendered safe by law enforcement officers and bomb squad technicians.

The case was investigated by the Camillus Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Stephen C. Green.

LaVALLEE pled guilty on April 1, 2013, to unlawfully possessing an unregistered firearm. He was subsequently sentenced by Senior United States District Judge Norman A. Mordue in Syracuse to 24 months imprisonment. LaVALLEE was also ordered to participate in substance abuse and mental health programs and will serve three years of supervised release following his release from incarceration.

The investigation and prosecution of LaVALLEE serve as a reminder of the dangers of possessing and building explosive devices. It is crucial for individuals to understand the consequences of such actions and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

The sentence handed down to LaVALLEE may bring a sense of relief to the community, but it also highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to prevent such incidents in the future.

LaVALLEE’s full name is MICHAEL LaVALLEE, and he was 22 years old at the time of his sentencing. The exact criminal charges brought against him were unlawfully possessing an unregistered firearm. The city and state where the crime occurred are Syracuse and New York, respectively. The exact date of the crime was August 12, 2012. LaVALLEE’s sentence consisted of 24 months imprisonment, and he was also ordered to participate in substance abuse and mental health programs. He will serve three years of supervised release following his release from incarceration.

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