An Ephrata man, Angel Luis Cintron, pleads guilty to illegal gun possession and receives a sentence of five to ten years in state prison. The 46-year-old was found with a loaded pistol and marijuana paraphernalia at his residence during an unannounced probation visit, despite being under a protection-from-abuse order that prohibited him from having firearms.
Judge Jeffery Wright expressed concern over Cintron’s ability to possess a weapon while supervised, highlighting the risks posed not only to the community but to the woman who sought protection. During sentencing, Assistant District Attorney Chris Miller emphasized that Cintron’s actions demonstrated a disregard for the law he agreed to follow as a condition of his parole. His case sheds light on critical issues surrounding gun possession and domestic safety.
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