Marc Karun, a former resident of Stetson, was sentenced on July 28 in U.S. District Court in Bangor for being a felon in possession of firearms and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. U.S. District Judge Stacey D. Neuman sentenced Karun, 61, to five years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Karun pleaded guilty on February 15.
According to court records, police discovered over 60 firearms and more than 14,000 rounds of ammunition during the execution of a search warrant at Karun’s home in Stetson. The firearms were located throughout the residence and some were loaded; one rifle had its serial number removed. Due to prior felony convictions in Connecticut—including sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, burglary, and larceny—Karun was prohibited from possessing firearms.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives and the Maine State Police conducted the investigation into the case.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), described as “the Department of Justice’s nationwide initiative that brings federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, and other public safety partners together to coordinate efforts to combat violent crime and make communities safe.” The program is coordinated by U.S. Attorneys’ offices across all federal districts with strategies tailored to address specific violent crime challenges within communities.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine serves as the chief federal law enforcement officer covering the entire state; responsibilities include prosecuting federal crimes such as this case involving Karun’s offenses against firearm laws as well as handling civil matters involving the government and collecting owed federal debts. The office also builds alliances with various levels of law enforcement agencies across Maine while working toward enhancing residents’ quality of life through these efforts, according to the official website.