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New Haven Man Sentenced for Possessing Stolen Firearm in Stamford
A New Haven man has been sentenced to 15 months of imprisonment, time already served, and three years of supervised release, for possessing a stolen firearm in Stamford, Connecticut. NYEJIRE REDMOND, also known as Polo, 20, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea on [date] via videoconference, as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) provisions.
According to court documents and statements made in court, in January 2019, Redmond’s associate, Joel Cruz-Berrios, arranged to trade firearms with an individual in Stamford. On January 22, 2019, Stamford Police officers arrested Redmond, Cruz-Berrios and Victor Berrios-Sanchez after they traveled from New Haven to a parking garage in Stamford. Redmond was sitting in the backseat of the vehicle next to a sleeping, unrestrained child who was approximately two years old.
During the arrest, Berrios-Sanchez possessed a loaded .22 caliber revolver, a .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun and three .25 caliber rounds of ammunition, and Redmond possessed a loaded .45 caliber automatic handgun that had been reported stolen in New Britain in December 2018. Redmond has been detained since his arrest. On December 5, 2019, he pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a stolen firearm.
This matter was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Stamford Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Maria del Pilar Gonzalez. This prosecution has been brought through Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Redmond’s associate, Cruz-Berrios, of New Haven, previously pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and is detained while awaiting sentencing. Berrios-Sanchez, of New Haven, pleaded guilty in state court to firearm offenses and was sentenced to 31 months of incarceration.
The Stamford Police Department’s swift action in arresting the trio prevented potential harm to the community and ensured that those responsible for the crime would face justice. As part of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ ongoing efforts to combat gun violence, this prosecution is a significant step forward in making Stamford and surrounding areas safer for residents.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Stamford Police Department are to be commended for their tireless efforts in bringing this case to a successful conclusion. As the community continues to rebuild and come together, this sentence serves as a reminder that those who engage in violent crime will be held accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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