Buffalo, NY – Salvatore Faliero, a 53-year-old Franklinville man, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and violating supervised release. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Faliero, who is currently on federal supervised release following a 2009 conviction of accessory after the fact, was found to be in possession of a loaded Marlin, Model 336W, 30-30 caliber lever action rifle on the back seat of his vehicle on December 3, 2015.
A New York State Trooper investigation found that Faliero had been shooting a firearm from his vehicle on November 29, 2015, and had admitted to using the rifle. The investigation also revealed that Faliero had put a gun into his vehicle on December 1, 2015.
Faliero’s record includes a conviction in state court of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in September 1985, and a conviction in Cattaraugus County Court of Attempted Burglary in October 1998. As a result, Faliero is prohibited from legally possessing a firearm.
The plea is the culmination of an investigation by the New York State Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Sentencing is scheduled for October 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. before Judge William M. Skretny.
Faliero’s guilty plea is a serious consequence of his actions, and a reminder that the consequences of violating supervised release can be severe. The investigation and prosecution of this case are a testament to the dedication of law enforcement and the justice system to keeping our communities safe.
Defendant: Salvatore Faliero
Criminal Charges: Being a felon in possession of a firearm and violating supervised release
City and State: Buffalo, NY
Exact Date: November 29, 2015
Sentence or Outcome: Pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and violating supervised release. Sentencing scheduled for October 26, 2016.
Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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