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A Syracuse felon, John Burgos, 30, has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for possessing a firearm, a crime he committed on April 16, 2025, despite being prohibited from doing so due to a 2022 robbery conviction in Syracuse, New York.
Burgos pleaded guilty to the crime, admitting that he knowingly possessed a firearm, which is illegal for him due to his prior conviction. The sentence was handed down on July 9, 2026.
The case was investigated by the ATF and the Syracuse Police Department, with assistance from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. The collaborative effort is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and removing firearms from the streets.
Law enforcement officials hailed the sentence as a success, citing the importance of holding individuals accountable for illegally possessing firearms. The case demonstrates the commitment of the ATF and its partners to proactively identifying and prosecuting those who pose a threat to public safety.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: New York
- Location: NY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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