Boston Field Division
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Welcome to ATF’s Boston Field Division. Our division is responsible for ATF criminal enforcement and industry regulatory operations throughout the six New England states. Our dedicated work force is comprised of special agents, industry operations investigators, auditors, technicians, and support staff.
ATF is committed to reducing violent crime in our neighborhoods. We accomplish this by focusing our investigative efforts on armed violent offenders, career criminals, gun traffickers and gangs. We work with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and increase our effectiveness through these partnerships.
Explosives and arson enforcement is an integral part of ATF’s overall violent crime reduction strategy. The Boston Field Division is very proactive in this area. We conduct independent investigations and assist local and state fire and police investigators across New England. We also offer some of the finest training available on investigations pertaining to arson and bombings.
The Boston Field Division is home to the highest concentration of major firearms manufacturers in the nation. Because of this our industry operations investigators have a unique knowledge of the manufacturing process and the regulations that govern this industry. They work to ensure that all firearms and explosives are stored, handled, and sold in a safe manner according to the law.
We encourage all residents to get involved and assist us in our goal of reducing crime in our neighborhoods. Give us a call and let us know what we can do for you. Our telephone number is (617) 557-1200.
Guy Thomas
Division Management Team
- Guy Thomas
- Special Agent In Charge (SAC)
- Eugenio A. Marquez
- Assistant Special Agent In Charge (ASAC)
- Tom Cannon
- Assistant Special Agent In Charge (ASAC)
- Kenneth E. Houchens
- Director of Industry Operations (DIO)
- Debora Seifert
- Public Information Officer (PIO)
Division Contact Information
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South Windsor Man Charged with Federal Firearms Offenses Related to Theft from East Windsor Gun Store
February 14, 2013
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that JORDAN MARSH, 26, of South Windsor, has been charged by criminal complaint with being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and theft of a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer. More »
New Haven Man Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Marijuana
February 13, 2013
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that KAI JACKSON, also known as Killer Kai,
31, of New Haven, was sentenced today by Senior United States District Judge Ellen Bree Burns in New Haven to 24 months of imprisonment, followed by two years of supervised release, for distributing marijuana. More »
Newington Man Admits Stealing Firearms From Colebrook Residence
February 5, 2013
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MICHAEL KENNEDY, also known as “Chavo,” 25, of Newington, pleaded guilty today before United States Magistrate Judge Donna F. Martinez in Hartford to one count of possession of firearms by a previously convicted felon. More »
Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Counterfeit Tobacco Products Into the U.S.
February 1, 2013
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Lin Xiao Wei, 32, a Chinese national, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Providence today to importing counterfeit tobacco products into the United States from China, earmarked for Rhode Island. Wei admitted to the court that beginning in February 2012, he arranged for the shipment of a 22-foot cargo container containing counterfeit cigarettes. More »
Springfield Man Sentenced for Possessing Firearms and Ammunition After Felony Conviction
January 31, 2013
BOSTON — A Springfield man was sentenced today for possessing firearms and ammunition while under felony indictment. More »
Felon Who Possessed Loaded Sawed-Off Rifle in New Haven Sentenced to 63 Months in Federal Prison
January 30, 2013
NEW HAVEN, CT — David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSEPH DONABY, also known as “Bummy Jack,” 32, of New Haven, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 63 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for possessing a loaded sawed-off rifle. More »
Businessman Sentenced to Federal Prison on Tax Charges
January 30, 2013
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — William L’Europa, 47, of Scituate, co–operator of McCauley and L’Europa Public Adjusters, LLC and PIA Restoration, LLC, was sentenced today to 27 months in federal prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiring to defraud the United States government and filing false tax returns. More »
Armed Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison
January 30, 2013
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – James P. Perry, 35, of Pawtucket, was sentenced today to 10 years in federal prison on drug and firearm charges, announced United States Attorney Peter F. Neronha and Pawtucket Police Chief Paul King. Perry was arrested by Pawtucket Police on March 15, 2012, during an undercover investigation into the trafficking of crack cocaine. More »
New Haven Drug Dealer Sentenced to More than Five Years in Federal Prison
January 24, 2013
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that JOHNNY SERRANO, also known as BeBe,
24, of New Haven, was sentenced yesterday by United States District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford to 70 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for distributing narcotics in New Haven. More »
Kareem Campbell Sentenced to 84 Months on Gun and Drug Offenses
January 24, 2013
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Kareem Campbell was sentenced today for violations of the federal narcotics and firearms laws. Judge William K. Sessions III imposed a sentence of 84 months, to be followed by three years of supervised release. More »
Dominican National Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Federal Prison on Drug and Firearm Charges
January 24, 2013
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Richard Paulino, a/k/a Jose Nieves and Jose Ayala, 30, a Dominican national living in Providence, was sentenced today to 57 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Peter F. Neronha and Providence Police Chief Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr. More »
Notorious Lawrence Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession
January 23, 2013
BOSTON – A Lawrence gang member pleaded guilty late yesterday to illegally possessing a firearm and 84 rounds of ammunition. More »
New Sharon Man Sentenced for Possessing 19 Stolen Firearms
January 23, 2013
Bangor, Maine: United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Roger Briscoe, 34, of New Sharon, Maine, was sentenced today in United States District Court, in Bangor, by Chief Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr., to 27 months of imprisonment to be followed by three years of supervised release for possessing 19 stolen firearms. Briscoe pled guilty to the charge on October 10, 2012. More »
Hartford Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession
January 23, 2013
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that ALEXANDER GARAY, 36, of Hartford, pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to one count of possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon. More »
St. Albans Man Admits Gun Possession While Using Drugs
January 22, 2013
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Michael N. Cruz, age 23, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty today to possessing a semiautomatic Glock pistol while using drugs. Cruz entered his plea before U.S. District Court Judge J. Garvan Murtha in federal court in Brattleboro. More »
Portland Man Sentenced on Federal Firearm Charge
January 17, 2013
Portland, Maine — United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Jason Lee Morrill, age 32, of Portland, was sentenced yesterday by U. S. District Judge D. Brock Hornby, sitting in Portland, to 21 months imprisonment, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Morrill pled guilty to the charge on September 18, 2012. More »
Lengthy Federal Prison Sentences for Two Providence Felons for Crimes Involving Firearms
January 17, 2013
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – For the second time this week, a federal court judge has sentenced a previously convicted felon to a lengthy federal prison sentence for crimes involving the use or possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Peter F. Neronha; Providence Police Chief Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr; and Guy N. Thomas, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives‘ Boston Field Office. More »
Quebec Man Sentenced for Lying and Buying
Firearms in Maine
January 15, 2013
Bangor, Maine — United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Jeremy Gertsch, 35, of Oka, Quebec, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Bangor, by Chief Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr., to nearly 16 months imprisonment to be followed by three years of supervised release for making false statements in connection with the purchase of firearms. Gertsch pleaded guilty to the charges on September 7, 2012. More »
Vermont Man Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearms Dealing
January 15, 2013
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that KYLE FARACE, 26, of Brattleboro, Vt., was sentenced today by Chief United States District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to 36 months of imprisonment for dealing firearms without a license. FARACE also was ordered to serve three years of supervised release and perform 150 hours of community service after his release from prison. More »
Meriden Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Selling Stolen Firearms
January 15, 2013
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that COREY WILLIAMS, JR., also known as Little Corey,
24, of Meriden, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 20 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for selling stolen firearms. More »
Armed Career Offender Sentenced to 26 Years in Federal Prison for Hobbs Act Robberies, Federal Firearm Charges
January 14, 2013
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Alphonso D. Johnson, 38, of Providence, a career offender, was sentenced today to 312 months in federal prison for robbing a Providence convenience store clerk at gunpoint in April 2011, and for robbing and assaulting a Providence restaurant owner with a pistol two days later, announced United States Attorney Peter F. Neronha and Providence Police Chief Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr. More »
Fitchburg Man Convicted of Distributing Crack Cocaine
January 14, 2013
BOSTON — A Fitchburg man was convicted Friday in U.S. District Court in Worcester for distributing crack cocaine. More »
New Haven Man Sentenced to Years in Federal Prison for Selling Stolen Firearms
January 10, 2013
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that KHALID AZIZ, also known as Corey Williams, Sr.,
Cory Williams,
Avery Smith,
Gregory Richardson,
Andre Gorham,
and Big Corey,
43, of New Haven, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 120 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for selling stolen firearms. More »
Dennis Wayne Balwin, of Barre, Vermont, Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography and Possession of Firearms
January 8, 2013
Tristram J. Coffin, the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont, stated that Dennis Wayne Baldwin, 52, of 114 Park Street, Barre, Vermont, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Court Judge William K. Sessions, III, to 87 months in prison for the possession of child pornography and possession of firearms. He was also sentenced to five years of supervised release to be served after the completion of his term in prison. More »
Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in Straw-Buying Scheme to Purchase and Stockpile Firearms
January 7, 2013
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Peter A. Laporte, 47, of Warwick, a four-time convicted felon who helped orchestrate the straw-purchase of 10 firearms and a significant quantity of ammunition from a federally licensed firearms dealer in Wyoming, R.I., pleaded guilty today in federal court to being a felon in possession of a firearm. More »
Lewiston Man Sentenced to Over Three Years on Federal Firearm Charge
January 4, 2013
Portland, Maine: United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced today that U. S. District Judge Nancy Torresen, sitting in Portland, sentenced Anthony Foster, a/k/a John Foster,
age 33, of Lewiston, to 40 months imprisonment, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Foster pled guilty to the charge on September 25, 2012. More »
Derby Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Illegal Gun Possession, Violating Supervised Release
January 4, 2013
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ALBERT LOPEZ, 42, of Derby, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 72 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally possessing a firearm and for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a previous federal conviction. More »
Gilman Resident Sentenced to 37 Months Imprisonment for Federal Firearms Conviction
January 4, 2013
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated today that Chief Judge Christina Reiss, in U.S. District Court in Rutland, sentenced Craig Lindvall, 26, of Gilman, Vermont, to 37 months imprisonment for unlawfully possessing a firearm after having a felony conviction. Judge Reiss also sentenced Lindvall to three years of supervised release to be served after his release from prison. Lindvall had previously pled guilty to this offense. The maximum penalty for this offense is ten years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. Judge Reiss waived the fine in light of Lindvall’s inability to pay. More »
Hartford Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Distribution Charges
January 3, 2013
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ANDREW PARENTE, 76, of Hartford, pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, and one count of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of a Schedule II controlled substance. More »
Greenwich Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Unregistered Machine Guns
January 3, 2013
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that THOMAS BELLUCI, 51, of Greenwich, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 12 months and one day of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for possessing unregistered machine guns. BELLUCI also was ordered to serve two months of home confinement immediately after his release from prison, perform 100 hours of community service and pay a $6,000 fine. More »