Steven Dillon, Firearms Charges, Massachusetts 2022

A Worcester man has been convicted of a serious crime that puts the public’s safety at risk. Steven Dillon, 36, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, as well as unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm.

The incident occurred on December 25, 2019 when Dillon brandished a loaded sawed-off shotgun in an apartment while arguing with teenaged residents. The police found the shotgun and ammunition in a bedroom used by Dillon.

This is a serious crime with serious consequences. As a felon, Dillon is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a previous conviction of a felony punishable by more than one year in prison.

The charging statute provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Dillon was indicted in June 2020 and is scheduled to be sentenced on January 10, 2022. This case was announced by Acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell, James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, Boston Field Division, and Worcester Police Chief Steven M. Sargent.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office thanks the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives and the Worcester Police Department for their hard work and dedication to keeping our communities safe.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristen Noto of Mendell’s Worcester Branch Office is prosecuting the case.

The public should be aware that crimes like this can have severe consequences, including lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to bring criminals to justice and keep our communities safe.

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