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Defendant Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge
CONCORD, N.H. – Scott McNutt, 57, has pleaded guilty to a federal indictment charging him with one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person in violation of federal law, announced United States Attorney Emily Gray Rice.
On November 28, 2014, the defendant was stopped for a traffic violation and found in possession of a stolen firearm. McNutt was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition because he was previously convicted of felony possession of a Class A substance with intent to distribute, a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
McNutt’s plea agreement includes a binding stipulated sentence of 12 months’ incarceration. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for October 11, 2016 in front of Chief United States District Judge Joseph LaPlante. At that time, the Court will decide whether to accept the plea agreement and impose the agreed-upon period of incarceration.
The case was investigated by the Exeter, New Hampshire Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Georgiana L. Konesky.
McNutt’s guilty plea is a significant blow to individuals who attempt to circumvent federal laws regarding firearms. The United States Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to prosecute those who engage in such activities.
The sentence handed down in this case serves as a reminder that the consequences of breaking the law can be severe. McNutt’s actions not only put himself at risk but also posed a threat to public safety.
As this case moves forward, the community can expect to see a continued commitment to upholding the law and protecting the public from those who would seek to do harm.
Key Facts
- State: New Hampshire
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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