Rufus Spearman, Illegal Gun Possession, Connecticut 2013

Grimy Times has learned that a New Haven man has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm. According to court documents, RUFUS SPEARMAN, 36, of New Haven, was sentenced to 52 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally possessing a firearm.

The crime occurred on November 10, 2012, when SPEARMAN discarded a loaded .50 caliber semi-automatic pistol underneath the front porch of a residence on Clover Place in New Haven. He was apprehended a short time later and the firearm was recovered. A search of SPEARMAN’s person revealed quantities of marijuana and methylone, also known as “bath salts.”

SPEARMAN has a history of crime, with state felony convictions for sale of hallucinogen/narcotics, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, arson, and conspiracy to commit arson in the first degree. This matter was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the New Haven Police Department.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony E. Kaplan. SPEARMAN has been detained since his arrest on November 10, 2012. On July 11, 2013, he pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon.

The exact date of the crime was November 10, 2012, and the sentencing occurred on a date not specified in the source but occurred after the plea date of July 11, 2013. We will update the exact date of sentencing once it becomes available. SPEARMAN has been found guilty of one count of possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon.

Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, we urge readers to exercise caution when handling firearms and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

Contact Information:

Tom Carson, U.S. Attorney’s Office, (203) 821-3722, thomas.carson@usdoj.gov

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