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Somersworth Man Pleads Guilty to Illicit Firearms Possession
Concord, N.H. – A local man has pleaded guilty to possessing four firearms in direct violation of federal law, according to court records.
Joseph Ruhland, 42, of Somersworth, New Hampshire, entered a guilty plea to a federal indictment charging him with the illegal possession of four firearms in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
According to the indictment, statements made in court, and other public records, the government received information in June 2015 that Ruhland was in possession of multiple firearms at his home in Somersworth. Ruhland is prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law as a result of a prior felony conviction.
Following the issuance of a court-ordered search warrant for Ruhland’s residence, law enforcement recovered: a Sig Sauer, Model P250, 9 millimeter pistol, loaded with 10 rounds of 9 millimeter ammunition; a High Standard, Model Double-Nine, .22 caliber revolver, loaded with 9 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition; a Cobra Enterprises, Model C22LR, .22 caliber Derringer pistol; and a Haskell (Hi-Point), Model JHP, .45 caliber Pistol; and approximately 45 rounds of assorted additional ammunition.
Ruhland’s plea agreement includes a binding stipulated sentence of 30 months’ incarceration. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for August 1, 2016, in front of U.S. District Judge Landya McCafferty.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives with assistance from the Somersworth Police Department and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles L. Rombeau.
Ruhland’s actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and put the community at risk. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and bring you updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: New Hampshire
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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