Elizabeth Man Convicted on Multiple Weapon Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years
JerseyTalks Staff
Jan 25, 2024
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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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