Ex-convict gets 21 mos. for having 2 guns

Posted on Jan 09 2017

The federal court has imposed a 21-month prison sentence on an ex-convict who pleaded guilty to two counts of felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Herman P. Santos was given credit for time served. Upon his release, he will be placed on supervised release for three years.

U.S. District Court for the NMI Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona granted Santos’ lawyer’s request for the court to recommend to the Bureau of Prisons that Santos be placed in a treatment facility for both substance abuse and alcohol abuse.

Manglona ordered Santos to relinquish to the U.S. all right, title, and interest in one Harrington and Richardson .32 caliber revolver, one Savage Arms 410/22 “over and under” firearm, three rounds of .32 caliber ammunitions, 11 rounds of .22 ammunition, and two .410 shotgun shells. The items were seized from him on Dec. 6, 2015.

Santos was also allegedly found in possession of a Savage Arms Model 24 410/22 “over and under” firearm and 11 rounds of .22 ammunition and two .410 shotgun shells, on June 3, 2016.

Ferdie De La Torre | Reporter

Ferdie Ponce de la Torre is a senior reporter of Saipan Tribune. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has covered all news beats in the CNMI. He is a recipient of the CNMI Supreme Court Justice Award. Contact him at ferdie_delatorre@Saipantribune.com

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