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Date: 09-14-2017
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United States of America v. West Robertson, a/k/a "Po"
Federal Courthouse - Hartford, Connecticut
Case Number: 3:14-cr-00126-VLB
Judge: Vanessa L. Bryant
Court: United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (Hartford County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Sarah Karwan
Defendant's Attorney: Dan Wenner
Description: Hartford, CT - New London Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possessing Ammunition in Connection with Shooting
West Robertson, also known as “Po,” 34, of New London, was sentenced to 120 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlawfully possessing ammunition in connection with a shooting in New London. Judge Bryant also ordered ROBERTSON to perform 200 hours of community service.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on May 29, 2014, in the vicinity of Maple Avenue in New London, ROBERTSON became involved in an altercation with another individual and shot the victim several times. ROBERTSON then fled the scene.
The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening.
Eyewitness accounts identified ROBERTSON as the shooter, and a video surveillance camera captured his girlfriend’s car fleeing the scene of the shooting. Police also recovered ammunition shell casings in the Maple Avenue area.
ROBERTSON was arrested on June 6, 2014. The firearm he used in the shooting was later recovered.
ROBERTSON has multiple state felony convictions including those for robbery, kidnapping and possession of narcotics. It is a violation of federal law for a person previously convicted of a felony offense to possess a firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate or foreign commerce.
On December 1, 2014, ROBERTSON pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition.
ROBERTSON was held in custody without bail after his arrest.
This matter was investigated by the New London Police Department with the assistance of the Connecticut State Police, New London State’s Attorney’s Office, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Outcome: Defendant was sentenced to 120 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release.
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