Scott Lynch Jr., Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Maine 2020

BANGOR, Maine – In a shocking display of reckless disregard for the law, 23-year-old Scott Lynch Jr. of Millinocket has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. The charges stem from a disturbing incident in which Lynch fired errant bullets at a residence in Exeter, Maine, in November 2020.

According to court records, the Maine Warden Service received a complaint about shots being fired at the residence, and a warden observed bullets lodged in the walls of the property. The homeowners reported hearing gunshots from across the pond and seeing two individuals wearing hunter’s orange. Lynch and a 14-year-old minor were subsequently located in a parked truck, and the warden discovered that Lynch had been target shooting in the woods.

Lynch’s reckless behavior didn’t stop there. During a search of his residence, the warden overheard the minor tell his mother that there was another rifle hidden in the house, which was then retrieved by the mother. Lynch had the key to the gun case on a key ring on his belt, and two guns – a .308 caliber rifle and a 9mm pistol with obliterated serial numbers – were retrieved from the case. Further investigation revealed that both guns and the case had been stolen from a vehicle in Millinocket, and Lynch told investigators that he had traded a dirt bike for the firearms.

The Maine Warden Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case, which highlights the dangers of gun violence and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions. Lynch faces up to 10 years in prison, a fine up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release. He will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office.

The consequences of Lynch’s actions are severe, and he will have to live with the knowledge that his reckless behavior put innocent people at risk. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of gun safety and the need for responsible behavior when handling firearms.

Lynch’s plea deal is a significant development in the case, and it highlights the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions. The sentence will be determined by a federal district judge, who will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

In the meantime, the community can take solace in the fact that justice is being served, and Lynch will face the consequences of his actions. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of gun safety and the need for responsible behavior when handling firearms.

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