Erie Felon Unlawfully Possessed Seven Firearms

ERIE, Pa. - A former resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal firearms laws, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.

John Dominic Joseph Juliano pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge David S. Cercone.

In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that Juliano unlawfully possessed a Smith & Wesson rifle, a Century Arms rifle, a Norinco rifle, a Glock pistol, a Springfield pistol, a DPMS rifle and a Maverick Arms shotgun, while being prohibited from firearm possession because he is a convicted felon.

Judge Cercone scheduled sentencing for October 23, 2017 at 12:45 p.m. The law provides for a total sentence of ten years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Marshall J. Piccinini is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

This case was prosecuted as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a collaborative effort by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and communities to prevent, deter, and prosecute gun crime.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Juliano.