A Boston gang member has been sentenced to prison time for being in possession of a firearm. Wesner Theodore, 29, was found in possession of a black and silver Lorcin Model L380 .380 semi-automatic pistol and seven rounds of .380 caliber ammunition on April 17, 2016.
Theodore was prohibited from possessing a firearm and ammunition due to a 2012 state conviction for assault with a dangerous weapon and illegal possession of a firearm.
On May 2017, Theodore pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper to 26 months in prison and three years of supervised release.
During his supervised release, Theodore is subject to a curfew and prohibited from entering the area of Castlegate Road and associating with 16 identified individuals. The case was prosecuted by the Organized Crime and Gang Unit.
Acting U.S. Attorney William D. Weinreb, Mickey D. Leadingham, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Boston Field Division, and Boston Police Commissioner William Evans made the announcement today.
Theodore’s sentence is a result of his illegal actions and the efforts of law enforcement to keep the community safe. The Boston community can rest assured that those who break the law will be held accountable.
The defendant’s full name is Wesner Theodore, and he is a member of the Castlegate Road street gang. He was sentenced in federal court in Boston for a federal firearm offense.
Mandatory facts: Defendant/Respondent – Wesner Theodore, Exact criminal charges – being a felon in possession of a firearm, City and state – Boston, Massachusetts, Exact date – April 17, 2016, Sentence or outcome – 26 months in prison and three years of supervised release.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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