Delco Man Who Illegally Sold AK-47s And Other Guns Sentenced: District Attorney

A Delaware County man who sold guns illegally was sentenced to five to 10 years prison time Thursday, according to the Delaware County District Attorney's office.

James Cimabue, 26, of Chester Heights, was sentenced five-to-10 years in a state correctional facility by Judge John P. Capuzzi, Sr. for the illegal transfer and straw purchase of firearms.

Cimabue's sentencing comes under the Brad Fox Law, which mandates a minimum sentence of five years in state prison for the offense of illegal transfers and straw purchases of firearms, the DA's office said.

The DA's office said Cimabue sold five guns, including two AK-47 rifles, without being properly licensed.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney George B. Dawson, Chief of the Anti-Violence Unit, and the arrest came after an investigation from Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Investigation Unit Trooper John Hanoseck.

"I'd like to commend Deputy District Attorney George B. Dawson, Chief of the Anti-Violence Task Force, who prosecutes straw purchase cases on behalf of the commonwealth and commend Trp. John Hanoseck for his work on this investigation," District Attorney Jack Whelan said in a statement. "Our office will continue to work with federal, state, and local agencies to address violence and raise awareness about the severity of these crimes."

Whelan said his office will continue to "aggressively prosecute" straw purchase and illegal gun transfers" in the county.

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