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Berkshire County resident Elvins Sylvestre, age 43, of Pittsfield, was convicted by a federal jury in Springfield in connection with firearm and drug trafficking offenses, acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell for the District of Massachusetts announced.
Specifically, Sylvestre was convicted following a three-day trial of possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession of cocaine, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking felony.
In November 2019, Sylvestre was found in possession of heroin and cocaine, a handgun, and more than 40 rounds of ammunition, though it is illegal for him to possess a weapon or ammo due to a previous felony conviction.
The US Attorney's Office said that the charges provide for a sentence of up to life in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million.
Sylvestre is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, Nov. 19.
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