District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a New York man has been sentenced to state prison for a firearms violation. Ronald BILLINSGLEY was sentenced to 50 months to 108 months in state prison after a sentencing hearing at the McKean County Courthouse on January 30th.

The charges were filed after Bradford City Police responded to a disturbance involving BILLINGSLEY at an apartment building in Bradford.

BILLINGSLEY pled guilty to Possessing a Firearm Without a License to Carry – Felony 3 and Simple Assault (against an inmate at the McKean County Jail). The Firearms’ charge carried an enhanced penalty due to the firearm being loaded or having ammunition available. BILLINGSLEY, a convicted felon, was not permitted to possess a firearm under Pennsylvania law.