A Manchester resident, Anthony Clagon, 36, has been sentenced to 23 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph N. Laplante following Clagon's guilty plea in June 2025 to one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person.
U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan stated, "This defendant has already taken a life and remains prohibited from possessing firearms as a result of his previous criminal conduct. By illegally arming himself with a gun and ammunition, he put our communities at serious risk. Today’s sentence makes clear that we will hold repeat offenders accountable and do everything we can to keep deadly weapons out of the hands of those who are legally barred from having them."
Acting Special Agent in Charge Bryan DiGirolamo commented on the case: "In its investigations of dangerous felons in possession of firearms, ATF seeks to prioritize the most violent offenders posing the greatest threat to public safety. As a convicted murderer who immediately persisted in a life of crime upon his release from state prison, Clagon represents such an individual. This prosecution represents a vital component of ATF’s mission to protect the public and we would like to thank our partners at the Manchester Police Department for their collaboration on this investigation."
Court records show that Clagon was convicted of second-degree murder in 2010, making it illegal for him to possess firearms. After serving his sentence for murder, he began selling drugs including marijuana, cocaine, and crack cocaine. In November 2024, Clagon sold marijuana in exchange for a firearm and two magazines loaded with .45 caliber rounds. Law enforcement later searched his apartment and found these items.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives led the investigation with support from the Manchester Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew T. Hunter prosecuted the case.
