Willimantic Teen Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Illegally Manufacturing and Selling Firearms

John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MOHAMMADREZA KAMALI, also known as “Reza,” 19, of Willimantic, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 18 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally manufacturing and selling firearms. 

According to court documents and statements made in court, an investigation into Kamali began after law enforcement learned that Kamali was offering to sell firearms to individuals in Connecticut.  In October and November 2018, Kamali sold four AR-15 style firearms, which he had built himself after ordering parts on the internet, to an undercover ATF special agent.

Kamali was arrested on November 2, 2018.  On April 16, 2019, he pleaded guilty to one count of dealing in firearms without a license.

Kamali, who is released on a $50,000 bond, is required to report to prison on October 30.

This matter was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Willimantic Police Department.  The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Clark.