Bangor, Maine – In a shocking turn of events, Randolph Bourgoin, 31, of Millinocket, Maine, pled guilty to theft of a firearm from a federally licensed dealer.
According to court records, on November 27, 2018, Bourgoin stole the gun from a display case at a gun dealer in Milo. The theft was caught on surveillance video, and Mr. Bourgoin later admitted to the theft.
The case was investigated by the Milo Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). PSN is the centerpiece of the government’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.
Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.
Bourgoin faces up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. He will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office.
The government’s violent crime reduction efforts are yielding positive results, and cases like this one demonstrate the importance of community-based programs in reducing crime. The Milo Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are to be commended for their hard work and dedication to public safety.
Bourgoin’s guilty plea is a significant step towards justice, and we hope that his sentence will serve as a deterrent to others who would engage in similar behavior. The public’s safety is our top priority, and we will continue to work tirelessly to reduce violent crime in our communities.
Mandatory Facts: Defendant’s Full Name: Randolph Bourgoin, III; Exact Criminal Charges: Theft of a Firearm; City and State: Bangor, Maine; Exact Date: November 27, 2018; Sentence or Outcome: Up to 10 years in prison, $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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