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Posted on: November 21, 2024 05:15 PM

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South Carolina man sentenced to seven years in prison for trafficking illegal firearms

Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a South Carolina man was sentenced today to seven years in prison for selling nearly a dozen illegal firearms, including rifles and pistols, between August 2023 and January 2024 that were trafficked from South Carolina to Nassau County.

Kim Lilly, 45, of Greenville, South Carolina, pleaded guilty on September 26, 2024, before Judge Colin O’Donnell to charges of Criminal Sale of a Firearm in the First Degree (a B violent felony) and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (a C violent felony). He was sentenced today to seven years in prison and five years’ post-release supervision.

“This case underscores the danger of illegal firearms making their way into our communities. Trafficking weapons into Nassau County not only endangers individuals and families, but it also fuels violence on our streets,” said DA Donnelly. “Every gun seized during this investigation has prevented countless potential shootings. My prosecutors work tirelessly to keep Nassau County the safest county in America, and I intend to maintain that level of security for everyone who lives here.”

DA Donnelly said that on four separate dates between August 2023 and January 2024, Lilly sold 11 illegal firearms in Freeport, including an assault rifle and assault pistol, and pistols. All but one of the firearms were loaded and sold with accompanying ammunition. The defendant also sold several high-capacity magazines.

The weapons were found to have been initially purchased from a pawn shop in South Carolina and then trafficked by Lilly to Nassau County.

Prior to living in South Carolina, the defendant was a resident of Freeport.

The defendant was arrested on April 3, 2024, in Farmingdale by members of the ATF Firearms Task Force. Following Lilly’s arrest, two loaded handguns were recovered during a search warrant executed on his vehicle.

She was sentenced to time served on October 16, 2024.

From DA

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