Brandon man sentenced for unlawful firearms possession

Christopher Rantanen, 40, of Brandon, was sentenced to a term of 35 months’ imprisonment. He previously pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

I am astounded and horrified to hear that confiscated guns are being sold back into society in Vermont. We have an immediate and serious problem with guns, and the government is selling them! The article in the Oct. 30 Seven Days newspaper states that one … (read more)

BRANDON — Police raided the home of a Brandon man late last week and arrested him on 10 drugs and firearms charges. On Nov. 1, detectives with the Vermont Drug Task Force arrested Harold Paul Mahoney, 61, at his trailer on Conway Terrace. On Monday, Mahon … (read more)