Man Faces 15 Years for Illegal Possession of a Firearm in Maine

A 29-year-old man faces up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to illegal possession of a firearm in Maine.

Charged with Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Shawn Small from New Gloucester entered the plea on Friday in U.S. District Court in Portland. He was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Officers received a Tip about Illegal Gun Sale

Small was arrested after trying to sell a pistol in Scarborough. Police received a tip and located him at a local business.

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Man Physically Resisted Police during Apprehension

He physically resisted when officers approached him to take him into custody.

Pack Contained Smith & Wesson Piston and Loaded Magazine

“During the ensuing struggle, a pack was removed from his person. Inside that pack, officers located a Smith & Wesson pistol with a loaded magazine,” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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Prior Conviction for Robbery

He was a convicted felon and on probation for a prior robbery conviction.

Faces Up To 15 Years in Prison and $250,000 Fine

Small is facing up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He will also have three years of supervised release if convicted.

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Lead Investigators in Firearms Case

Assisting in the investigation was the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Scarborough Police Department.