Robert Mono, Possession of Sawed-Off Firearms, New York 2013

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Robert Mono, 29, of Watertown, New York was sentenced yesterday in federal court to serve 112 months imprisonment to be followed by a 3-year term of supervised release as the result of his convictions for possession of sawed-off firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon, and possession of unregistered firearms.

According to officials, Robert Mono’s sentence resulted from his possession of four sawed-off shotguns, a rifle, and various types of ammunition at a residence in Watertown on July 23, 2013. Mono stole the five firearms and ammunition during a residential burglary and then used a hacksaw to shorten the barrels and stocks of the four shotguns. Mono also sold at least one of the four sawed-off shotguns to another person.

Robert Mono was previously convicted in Jefferson County Court of Burglary in the Third Degree, a felony.

“Keeping firearms and ammunition from felons and sawed-off shotguns off the streets are critically important to the safety of our communities. We are committed to the inter-agency cooperation that affords the best protection against tragedy,” said U.S. Attorney Richard S. Hartunian.

The case was investigated by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (Syracuse, New York Office), the Watertown Police Department and the Metro-Jefferson Drug Task Force. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ransom P. Reynolds.

Robert Mono’s sentence reflects the seriousness of the crimes he committed and the danger posed to the community by his actions. The inter-agency cooperation that led to Mono’s conviction is a testament to the commitment of law enforcement agencies to keeping our communities safe.

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