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Pair Who Stole 50 Firearms From Springfield Gun Store To Re-Sell In DC Sentenced: Feds
A pair who conspired to steal 50 weapons from a federal firearms licensee (FFL) with the intent to sell them have been sentenced, authorities announced.
District resident Victor Jones, 22, and Cedric Minger, of Brandywine, both 22, were among four involved with two others to rob a gun seller, officials say.
According to court documents, on April 29, 2023, the four drove a stolen Acura ILX from Washington to an FFL in Springfield with the intention of breaking in and stealing weapons.
After his initial attempts to gain entry, including shooting a round at the door with a firearm, were unsuc…
Jonathan Muscella Of Springfield Remembered For Contagious Smile, Unwavering Encouragement
Jonathan Muscella of Springfield died on Nov. 8, 2022. He was 23 years old.
A Northern Burlington County Regional High School graduate, Jonathan was involved in the Royal Rangers church ministry and spent the last seven years working in the catering and food service industry, his obituary says.
He was being remembered for his "contagious smile, his ability to make people laugh, and his ongoing encouragement."
A GoFundMe for the family raised more than $10,000.
Survivors include his twin brother, Joseph; parents Joseph and Joleene Muscella, siblings Jonelle (Jose) Diaz, Joshua (Ashley), J…
Loaded Handgun Stolen From Virginia Found Behind Glovebox In Maryland Man's Car: Police
A Germantown man has been arrested for carrying a loaded gun that he stole from another state, authorities said.
Brasean Wellington, 28, was arrested and charged for possessing the stolen firearm, which he is prohibited from having, on Monday, March 28, Montgomery County Police said.
Police were patrolling the Milestone Shopping Center when they saw Wellington's black 2009 BMW had an equipment safety violation just after 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 25, police said.
When officers approached the vehicle, they detected a strong scent of marijuana and searched the car.
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Feds: NJ Ex-Con Caught With 33 Guns, High-Capacity Mags, Silencer, Ammo Takes Plea
UPDATE: A South Jersey ex-con found with dozens of guns, high-capacity magazines and ammo admitted having others buy guns for him, federal authorities said.
Darick Nollett, 32, who lives in Cumberland County near the Delaware Bay, caught the attention of law enforcement when he bought a “fuel filter” – a device commonly used to silence firearms -- from China, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said.
As a convicted felon, Nollett was prohibited from having weaponry, Honig said.
So he got straw purchasers to buy guns for him, she said.
A court-approved search of his Heislerville home in …
