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id: 4c8d838301
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 12:43 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 15:03 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Johnston man pleads guilty to federal firearms charges

A Johnston man pleaded guilty to federal charges for possessing unregistered firearms, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Rhode Island announced. Alessio D'Andrea was indicted in July 2023.

Section: [Public Safety](/providence/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Alessio D'Andrea](/providence/wiki/alessio-d-andrea.md), [U.S. Attorney's Office for Rhode Island](/providence/wiki/u-s-attorney-s-office-for-rhode-island.md)

## Coverage

- [WPRI 12](https://www.wpri.com/target-12/johnston-man-facing-federal-firearms-charges-changes-plea/), 2026-11-09 12:43 EST: Johnston man facing federal firearms charges changes plea
- [NBC 10 WJAR](https://turnto10.com/news/local/johnston-man-pleads-guilty-to-federal-firearms-charges-alessio-dandrea-ship-intercepted-by-customs-and-border-protection-semiautomatic-nov-9-2026), 2026-11-09 15:03 EST: Johnston man pleads guilty to federal firearms charges

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