Dansville man charged with felony weapon possession after reported incident
Case Summary
A man from Dansville is facing felony charges after being found in possession of a firearm despite a prior conviction. Steuben County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 71-year-old Stephen A. Simonowicz on April 15 following a report of a man using methamphetamine and displaying a pistol. Simonowicz, who has a prior criminal conviction, is accused of unlawfully possessing a firearm, highlighting the legal risks associated with gun ownership for individuals with criminal records.
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Key Issues
- • Felony weapon possession
- • Prior conviction
- • 71-year-old Stephen A. Simonowicz
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1 eventDansville man charged with felony weapon possession after reported incident
A 71-year-old man from Dansville, Stephen A. Simonowicz, has been charged with a felony for allegedly possessing a firearm despite having a prior conviction. This incident occurred on April 15 when Steuben County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a man using methamphetamine and displaying a pistol, leading to Simonowicz's arrest.