Waterbury man, Anfernee Dancy, 28, was sentenced to 46 months in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm. Dancy, a convicted felon, had attempted to flee from police in August 2023 when they tried to stop the SUV he was driving, which led to a collision with a police cruiser. Upon searching the vehicle, officers found a 9mm handgun, crack cocaine, and a digital scale. Dancy pleaded guilty to the charges on October 7, 2024. His history includes prior convictions for risk of injury to children, burglary in the first degree, and failure to appear in the first degree. Dancy will serve over three years in prison followed by two and a half years of supervised release. He has been in custody since his arrest. This case highlights the importance of enforcing laws regarding firearm possession by convicted felons and the consequences of violating those laws.
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