ELIZABETH MAN CONVICTED ON MULTIPLE WEAPON CHARGES, FACES UP TO 20 YEARS

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.