Elizabeth Man Convicted on Multiple Weapon Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years
JerseyTalks StaffJan 25, 20241 min read348 views
What happened
Yasin Villafana, 38, from Elizabeth, has been convicted of weapons offenses, including Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine. The incident occurred on May 5, 2022, during his arrest for an outstanding warrant, where he was found with a metal baton and a semi-automatic handgun.
Where it happened
- Elizabeth, Union County.
Yasin Villafana, 38, from Elizabeth, has been convicted of weapons offenses, including Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine. The incident occurred on May 5, 2022, during his arrest for an outstanding warrant, where he was found with a metal baton and a semi-automatic handgun.
Villafana's sentencing is scheduled for April 12, 2024, facing a potential prison term of up to 20 years, with a mandatory 10-year parole eligibility wait.
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