| Source: | Date: 2018 |
'VT Gun Incident': |
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| | Date: 2/7/2018 | Town: MASSACHUSETTS |
| VT Resident?: MASSACHUSETTS | Law Abiding Citizen Prior to Incident: felon |
| Event Type: Traffic Stop | Firearm Crime: Possession |
| Injury Type: None |
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| Actual Gun Use: No | Gun Actually Fired: No |
| Domestic Violence: No | Suicide: No |
Details: The MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE posted on Facebook post: 2-7-18 - that a loaded .40 cal Glock 35 Gen4 pistol was found loaded with nine rounds inside the glove compartment of car that Massachusetts State Police stopped for speeding in Sixteen Acres. A quantity of marijuana was also found.
The pistol was later determined to have been stolen in Vermont.
WWLP lists the charges as follows:
"Bail for Sylvain Gelin was set for $10,000 while Warren Gelin was held without bail.
Both were charged with the following offenses:
1. Improper storage of a firearm;
2. Receiving stolen property greater than $250;
3. Illegal possession/carrying of a firearm;
4. Possession of a firearm without an FID card;
5. Carrying a loaded firearm;
6. Possession of ammunition without an FID card;
7. Possession of a Class D substance with intent to distribute;
8. Committing a drug violation near a school;
9. Felony possession of a firearm; and
10. Failure to wear a seatbelt.
Individually, Sylvain Gelin , who was operating the car, was also charged with the following offenses:
1. Marked lanes violation;
2. Unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle;
3. Speed greater than reasonable for conditions;
4. Improper turning;
5. Refusing to identify self; and
6. Obstruction of Justice.
Individually Warren Gelin was also charged with the following offenses:
1. Committing a firearms violation with 2 prior drug crimes. |
NO law will prevent crime. No law will stop criminals from getting guns. Gun Control only effects the law-abiding citizen and the politicians know it. |
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| News Articles |
| Source 1: 2/7/18: Vehicle stop by state police in Springfield yields handgun stolen in Vermont |
Source 2: 2/9/18: Two brothers charged with gun violations
The gun was found to have been stolen out of Vermont |
| Source 3: 2/16/18: Defendant in Amherst home invasion denies new gun charges in Springfield |
| Source 4: 2/16/18: Defendant in Amherst home invasion denies new gun charges in Springfield |
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