Michael Thiel, a 47-year-old resident of Sidney, New York, has been sentenced to two to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to charges of criminal possession of a weapon and controlled substances. During a police execution of a search warrant last September, law enforcement discovered a loaded pistol alongside narcotics at Thiel’s residence, which raised significant safety concerns in the community regarding illegal arms and drug possession.
Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith commended the teamwork between local law enforcement agencies, emphasizing the risks involved in such operations, especially when illegal firearms are present. With Thiel’s conviction, which includes an additional three years of post-release supervision for the drug charge, community members may feel a renewed sense of safety as efforts continue to tackle drug-related crime in the region.
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