Richard Bradley, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, New York 2024

Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Syracuse, NY - Richard Bradley, a 36-year-old man from Syracuse, New York, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, on September 9, 2024, Bradley possessed a loaded rifle in his vehicle, which was parked at a gas station in East Syracuse. Bradley inadvertently fired the rifle several times, but did not strike anyone.

As a result of his prior felony conviction for Criminal Mischief, Bradley could not lawfully possess a firearm.

Bradley's guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Bryan Miller, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

Bradley faces up to 15 years in federal prison, along with a post-imprisonment term of supervised release of up to three years. He also could be fined up to $250,000, and will be required to forfeit the assault rifle to the United States.

Sentencing is scheduled for June 10, 2025, before Senior U.S. District Court Judge Glenn T. Suddaby.

ATF and the Manlius Police Department are investigating the case with assistance from the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica N. Carbone is prosecuting the case as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

Project Safe Neighborhoods 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.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/syracuse-man-admits-illegally-possessing-rifle-gas-station