Sean Patrick, 46, of Watervliet, New York, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for dealing firearms without a license. This announcement came from Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the FBI.
Patrick’s crime spree involved the construction and sale of four non-serialized semi-automatic pistols between June 2021 and November 2022, without the proper licensing, paperwork, or tax payments. His illegal activities were halted when federal agents executed a search warrant at his residence on November 10, 2022, seizing an additional four unregistered firearms, another weapon with an obliterated serial number, various gun kits, fabrication tools, and over a thousand rounds of ammunition.
Acting U.S. Attorney Sarcone emphasized the importance of following federal laws regarding firearm sales: “People need to sell firearms the right way, in accordance with federal law. If you deal firearms without a license, be ready to spend time in federal prison. We will not tolerate the unlicensed sale of firearms in the Northern District of New York.”
Special Agent Tremaroli echoed this sentiment, “Mr. Patrick’s decision to bypass federal laws and manufacture and sell illegal weapons has landed him in federal prison. The FBI will continue to work with our partners at the United States Attorney’s Office to investigate anyone looking to push illegal firearms into our communities and ensure they are held accountable.”
Judge Frederick J. Scullin Jr., Senior United States District Judge, imposed additional penalties, including a 3-year-term of supervised release, a $7,500 fine, and the forfeiture of multiple firearms and ammunition.
The investigation was a collaborative effort between the FBI and its Capital District Safe Streets Gang Task Force, which includes members from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies such as the Colonie and Watervliet Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney A.J. Vickey prosecuted the case.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons|Public Corruption|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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