Raymond G. Girard, Felon In Possession Of Ammunition, New York 2023

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A Rochester man is facing 15 years in prison after being charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition, a serious federal crime. Raymond G. Girard, 34, was taken into custody on January 14, 2023, after a search warrant was executed at his residence on Hudson Avenue.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert A. Marangola, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police have been investigating Girard for his alleged involvement in a death threat made against a Monroe County politician in early January 2023, as well as possession of stolen property and identity theft. This resulted in Girard being charged with making a terroristic threat.

Girard’s arrest and subsequent search of his residence led to the seizure of multiple rounds of live and spent ammunition. This is a serious crime, as Girard was previously convicted in Monroe County Court of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd in 2016, making him legally prohibited from possessing ammunition.

The charge of felon in possession of ammunition carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. Girard is currently facing this serious charge and must prove his innocence in court. The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and Girard is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The investigation into Girard’s activities was a collaborative effort between the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the New York State Police, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The agencies involved in the investigation include the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Todd Baxter, the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Brian Ratajczak, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge John B. DeVito, New York Field Division.

Girard’s case is a stark reminder of the serious consequences of violating federal laws related to firearms and ammunition. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

The defendant’s name is Raymond G. Girard, and the charge is being a felon in possession of ammunition. The crime occurred in Rochester, NY, on January 14, 2023. The maximum penalty for this crime is 15 years in prison.

Contact Barbara Burns at (716) 843-5817 or fax (716) 551-3051 for more information.

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