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Meriden man sentenced to 20 years in prison for manufacturing, selling firearms
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A Meriden man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for manufacturing and selling firearms.
Jonathan Willette, 34, is facing 20 years in prison, suspended after eight years served, followed by five years of probation. Willette pleaded guilty to one count of sale of a firearm, one count of manufacturing a firearm, one count of possession of an assault weapon, one count of criminal possession of a firearm and violation of probation.
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According to court documents, this comes after officers executed a search and seizure warrant at Willette's home on June 23, 2022. Authorities found several firearms, eight Polymer 80 brand firearms, five fully automatic firearms, and one AK-47 assault-style rifle. Firearm manufacturing equipment was also located, including drill presses, jigs, and 'Glock switches.'
Authorities also searched his phone, which revealed that he was manufacturing, modifying, and selling firearms, according to court documents.
Willette was not legally allowed to possess firearms because he had previously been convicted of a felony.
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