Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | Department of Justice
An East Boston resident, Angel Negron, was indicted by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm and for possessing a machinegun, according to an April 24 announcement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts.
The indictment follows a search on March 31 that allegedly uncovered three privately made firearms known as ghost guns, four machine gun conversion devices, a 3D printer, five magazines, and 31 privately made firearm receivers at Negron's apartment. Authorities say these findings highlight ongoing concerns about illegal firearms and public safety.
Negron, age 47, faces one count each of felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a machinegun. Prosecutors allege that between January 14 and March 2 he ordered nearly thirty firearm parts through his eBay account. On March 3, Negron reportedly contacted an online firearms retailer about an issue with a trigger purchased via eBay; he included in his message a photo showing what appeared to be a firearm with a frame produced by a 3D printer. Officials said Negron remains detained pending his hearing scheduled for May 6.
Negron's prior conviction dates back to 2007 when he was sentenced to thirty months in the house of correction after being found guilty in Suffolk Superior Court for unlawful possession of firearms. The current charges carry potential sentences: up to fifteen years in prison plus fines for felon-in-possession and up to ten years plus fines for machinegun possession. Sentencing will be determined by federal district court guidelines.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley said: "The details contained in the charging document are allegations. The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in the court of law." Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael E. Robinson is prosecuting the case.
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