Mohammadreza Kamali, Dealing in Firearms without a License, Connecticut 2018

Willimantic, Connecticut - An 18-year-old Willimantic teen has admitted to illegally manufacturing and selling firearms, according to a recent guilty plea in U.S. District Court. Mohammadreza Kamali, also known as “Reza,” pleaded guilty to one count of dealing in firearms without a license before U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven.

According to court documents and statements made in court, an investigation into Kamali began after law enforcement learned that Kamali was offering to sell firearms to individuals in Connecticut. In October and November 2018, Kamali sold four AR-15 style firearms, which he had built himself after ordering parts on the internet, to an undercover ATF special agent.

Kamali was arrested on November 2, 2018, and has been released on a $50,000 bond since November 29, 2018. Judge Hall scheduled sentencing for July 9, at which time Kamali faces a maximum term of imprisonment of five years.

“Dealing in firearms without a license is a serious offense that poses a significant risk to public safety,” said U.S. Attorney John H. Durham. “We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute those who engage in this type of activity.”

The case is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Willimantic Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Clark.

Kamali's actions demonstrate the importance of vigilant law enforcement and the need for strict gun laws. As a result of Kamali's guilty plea, he now faces serious consequences for his actions. The people of Connecticut can rest assured that those who engage in illegal firearms activities will be held accountable.

Defendant name: Mohammadreza Kamali

Criminal charges: Dealing in firearms without a license

City and state: Willimantic, Connecticut

Arrest date: November 2, 2018

Release date: November 29, 2018

Sentence: Maximum term of imprisonment of five years

Bond amount: $50,000

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/willimantic-teen-admits-illegally-manufacturing-and-selling-firearms