A Bloods gang member from Lynn, Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of possessing a loaded machinegun. Delvyn Liriano, aged 19, entered the plea in Boston and is scheduled for sentencing on September 10, 2025, by U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns.
Liriano faced one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition after being indicted on March 5, 2025. Court records indicate that he is affiliated with the Bloods gang. In December 2024, he reportedly ventured into rival gang territory intending to confront adversaries while armed. At the time, Liriano was under state probation for a prior felony firearm conviction from 2023 in Lynn. This conviction stemmed from an incident where he allegedly threatened a former girlfriend with a firearm.
On January 3, 2025, authorities observed Liriano entering a vehicle at his Everett residence carrying a black backpack. Following a stop due to revoked vehicle registration for lack of insurance, police found the backpack contained a loaded Glock Model 27 equipped with a selector switch—a device that allows the gun to fire automatically, classifying it as a machinegun.
Upon his arrest, further investigation of Liriano’s phones revealed images showing him with other firearms. The legal penalties for his charge include up to 15 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and fines reaching $250,000. Sentencing will be guided by federal guidelines and statutes.
The announcement came from United States Attorney Leah B. Foley alongside Kimberly Milka from the FBI's Boston Division and Colonel Geoffrey D. Noble of the Massachusetts State Police. Assistance was also provided by various local law enforcement agencies including those in Lynn, Malden, and Everett. The case is prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Philip A. Mallard from the Organized Crime & Gang Unit.
