New Haven Man Sentenced In Firearms Case

NEW HAVEN, CT — A city man was sentenced to 21 months in prison and three years' supervised release for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Edward Lugo, 38, was found in possession of a 9mm Kel-Tec Model P-11 pistol, an AR-style pistol with no serial number, and more than 100 rounds of assorted ammunition in a bust last year, according to a statement from prosecutors.

Lugo’s criminal history includes felony convictions in Connecticut and New York for firearm, weapon, drug, larceny, and possession of stolen property offenses.

Prosecutors said Lugo violated federal law as previously convicted felons are barred from possessing a firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate or foreign commerce.

Lugo has been detained since Dec. 20, 2018. On March 21, he pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.

This matter was investigated by the Statewide Narcotics Task Force, New Haven Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Margaret E. Maigret and Sarah P. Karwan.