SCRANTON, Pennsylvania – 20 Months in Prison for New York Man
Walik Skeete, a 46-year-old man from Binghamton, New York, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, the charge stems from an incident in which members of the Pennsylvania State Police stopped Skeete’s vehicle in Susquehanna County for vehicle code violations and subsequently located a loaded Beretta 9mm pistol in Skeete’s vehicle. Skeete has a prior felony conviction and is therefore prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
The investigation was conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). Assistant United States Attorney Robert J. O’Hara prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
On September 20, 2022, U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani sentenced Skeete to 20 months’ imprisonment for the firearms offense. Skeete has a prior felony conviction and is therefore prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
As part of his sentence, Skeete will also serve a three-year term of supervised release. This case is a stark reminder of the consequences of violating federal firearms laws.
Skeete’s sentence is a result of a thorough investigation and prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Police. The community can be assured that the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to keep our neighborhoods safe from gun violence.
The case is a prime example of the efforts being made to combat gun violence and reduce violent crime through Project Safe Neighborhoods. The program is a vital tool in the fight against gun violence and has been instrumental in reducing crime rates in Pennsylvania and across the country.
The Pennsylvania State Police and the ATF are to be commended for their outstanding work in investigating this case and bringing the perpetrator to justice.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is committed to keeping our communities safe and will continue to work closely with law enforcement agencies to achieve this goal.
The case is part of a larger effort to reduce gun violence and make our neighborhoods safer. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work with law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute those who violate federal firearms laws.
The sentence imposed on Skeete serves as a warning to those who would consider violating federal firearms laws.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is dedicated to keeping our communities safe and will continue to work tirelessly to achieve this goal.
The case is a testament to the effectiveness of Project Safe Neighborhoods and the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is committed to making our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The sentence imposed on Skeete is a result of a thorough investigation and prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Police.
This case is a reminder of the importance of adhering to federal firearms laws and the consequences of violating them.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is dedicated to keeping our communities safe and will continue to work closely with law enforcement agencies to achieve this goal.
The case is a prime example of the efforts being made to combat gun violence and reduce violent crime through Project Safe Neighborhoods.
The sentence imposed on Skeete serves as a warning to those who would consider violating federal firearms laws.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is committed to making our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The case is a testament to the effectiveness of Project Safe Neighborhoods and the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is dedicated to keeping our communities safe and will continue to work tirelessly to achieve this goal.
The sentence imposed on Skeete is a result of a thorough investigation and prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Police.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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