- Frank P. O’Toole, a 40-year-old truck driver employed by FedEx in Middleborough, was sentenced to six days in prison and three years of supervised release.
- The sentencing follows O’Toole’s guilty plea to two counts of possession or sale of a stolen firearm on June 16, 2023.
Details of the Crime:
- Between October 2021 and June 2022, O’Toole stole three packages from his delivery responsibilities at the FedEx facility in Middleborough.
- The stolen packages contained two rifles and a shotgun intended for a Federal Firearms Licensee located out-of-state.
Sale of Stolen Firearms:
- O’Toole sold the stolen guns to an undercover agent on two separate occasions, on August 9, 2022, and August 12, 2022.
Legal Consequences:
- U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley sentenced O’Toole to six days in prison and three years of supervised release.
- In addition to supervised release, O’Toole must complete 250 hours of community service.
Government’s Recommendation:
- The government recommended a 10-month prison sentence for O’Toole’s crimes.
Conclusion:
- The sentencing of Frank P. O’Toole highlights the serious consequences of stealing and selling firearms.
- The court’s decision to impose prison time and supervised release underscores the severity of the offense and aims to deter similar criminal behavior in the future.
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