"Prosecutors say Kennedy is prohibited from possessing ammunition because of several prior convictions, including bank robbery and felon in possession of ammunition in federal court, as well as armed robbery and witness intimidation in Norfolk Superior Court. Authorities allege Kennedy was on supervised release for a 2021 federal conviction for being a felon in possession of ammunition at the time of the offense."
"According to charging documents, investigators found Kennedy had been ordering firearms parts online and shipping them to his Mansfield home, including components used to build M-16- and AR-15-style rifles. During a search of his home, authorities allegedly discovered several privately made firearm frames, a 3D printer, and ammunition in multiple calibers."
"Investigators also found a 5.7-caliber pistol tucked into the arm of a reclining chair where Kennedy had been sleeping, according to the charging documents. The firearm was allegedly loaded with 22 rounds of ammunition, including one round in the chamber."
Michael Kennedy, 48, from Mansfield, was arrested and charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition. Kennedy has prior convictions including bank robbery, armed robbery, witness intimidation, and a 2021 federal conviction for the same ammunition possession charge. He was on supervised release when the offense occurred. Investigators discovered Kennedy had ordered firearms parts online and shipped them to his home, including components for M-16 and AR-15-style rifles. A search revealed privately made firearm frames, a 3D printer, ammunition in multiple calibers, and a loaded 5.7-caliber pistol hidden in a reclining chair. If convicted, Kennedy faces up to 15 years in prison, three years supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.
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