WEST HAVEN — Michael Brillon, 59, of West Haven, was sentenced to 21 months of imprisonment for unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
The judge also ordered Brillon to serve a 2-year term of supervised release after his incarceration.
According to court records, a collaborative stolen property investigation of the Winhall, Wilmington, Fair Haven, and Bennington Police Departments and the Vermont State Police resulted in the execution of a search warrant at Brillon’s property in West Haven on January 6, 2022.
During the investigation, local law enforcement had learned that Brillon was alleged to possess firearms and had been making threatening statements.
Several agencies assisted in the search, which resulted in the seizure of a SAR Arms 9mm semi-automatic pistol, two rifles, and a large quantity of marijuana consistent with an intent to distribute.
Brillon has a long criminal history including felony convictions for sexual assault on a minor and aggravated domestic assault.
Those convictions prohibit Brillon from possessing firearms under federal law.
