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Rumson NJ, A former Cornell University student from Rumson (Monmouth County) who stockpiled weapons in his Ithaca, New York, apartment received a sentence of two years in prison on February 19. Maximilien R. Reynolds, 21, pleaded guilty to federal charges of willfully causing false statements to be made to a licensed firearms dealer during the purchase of a firearm and possessing firearms not registered in the National Firearms Registry and Transfer Record. During a search of Reynolds’ apartment in March, authorities found a military-style rifle, ammunition, tactical gear, chemicals and components that can be used to make explosives, and other items. Reynolds resided in Ithaca while attending community college during an academic leave of absence from Cornell. A tip from a store employee regarding suspicious behavior from Reynolds and the purchase of large quantities of ammunition prompted police to initiate an investigation. Investigators noted that Reynolds’ girlfriend stated she was “somewhat concerned” about him. As part of his plea, Reynolds admitted he gave another student money in November 2017 to purchase the rifle, which he made illegal by cutting down the barrel. He also acknowledged that he had a bomb and firearms silencer, as well as a semi-automatic pistol with an obliterated serial number. In addition to his prison term, Reynolds will be subject to three years of supervised release and is mandated to receive mental health services and drug treatment.
If only the same federal laws were imposed on the thugs in Paterson Camden and Newark. ….