Brockton Man Sentenced for Unlawful Possession of Firearm and Ammunition

BOSTON - A previously convicted felon was sentenced today in federal court in Boston to unlawfully possessing a Glock pistol and 18 rounds of ammunition.

Michael Whitfield, 43, of Brockton, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs to time served (one day) to be followed by three years of supervised release. The government recommended a sentence of two years in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release. In June 2024, Whitfield pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. In November 2023, Whitfield was indicted by a federal grand jury.

On March 6, 2023, upon arrival at a motor vehicle accident scene in Brockton, law enforcement observed Whitfield in a vehicle with significant damage, its airbag deployed and a broken passenger door window. There was a strong odor of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle and an empty tequila bottle was observed on the passenger seat floor. A Glock 19X .9mm pistol loaded with 18 rounds was found on the driver's side floorboard between Whitfield's legs.

Due to a prior felony conviction, Whitfield is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition.

Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy and James M. Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, Boston Field Division made the announcement today. Valuable assistance was provided by the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office, Massachusetts State Police, Brockton Police Department and the Brockton Fire Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Luke A. Goldworm of the Major Crimes Unit prosecuted the case.