Providence man pleads guilty to illegal possession of firearm
Providence, R.I. (WLNE)- A Providence resident pleaded guilty today to possessing illegal firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.
According to the U.S. District Attorneys office for Massachusetts shared with ABC6,
“A subsequent search of Morgan’s vehicle recovered, among other things, a loaded .38 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver from under the seat where Morgan had been sitting, 38 rounds of .38 caliber ammunition, 10 metal tipped arrows, a hunting bow, narcotics, a Crossman pellet gun and a body armor vest.”
“Morgan is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition due to prior felony convictions.”
Morgan faces sentencing of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is set for March 30.
