Victor Florentino, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, Massachusetts 2022

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 28, 2022, marked the day when Victor Florentino, 27, of Boston, allegedly committed a grave offense – being in possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. This egregious act has led to his indictment on a single count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

According to the indictment, during a routine motor vehicle stop by local law enforcement in Quincy on April 28, 2022, Florentino was found to be in possession of a Glock 9mm pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition. This illicit possession of a firearm and ammunition is a direct violation of federal law, as Florentino is prohibited from possessing such items due to a prior felony conviction in 2016 for firearms trafficking.

The charges against Florentino carry severe penalties, including a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. Sentences imposed by a federal district court judge are based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Victor Florentino was released on conditions following his initial appearance in federal court in Boston before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge M. Page Kelley. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Dawley of Rollins’ Organized Crime & Gang Unit is prosecuting the case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities by bringing together law enforcement and community leaders. The program is based on core principles that include fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations to prevent violence, setting focused enforcement priorities, and measuring results.

The details contained in the indictment are allegations. Victor Florentino is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins, James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, Boston Field Division, and Quincy Police Chief Paul Keenan made the announcement regarding Florentino’s indictment.

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