Convicted Murderer and Drug Dealer Sentenced to Nearly Two Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition

CONCORD - A Manchester man was sentenced today in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces.

Anthony Clagon, age 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph N. Laplante to 23 months in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release. In June 2025, Clagon pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person.

"This defendant has already taken a life and remains prohibited from possessing firearms as a result of his previous criminal conduct," said U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan. "By illegally arming himself with a gun and ammunition, he put our communities at serious risk. Today's sentence makes clear that we will hold repeat offenders accountable and do everything we can to keep deadly weapons out of the hands of those who are legally barred from having them."

"In its investigations of dangerous felons in possession of firearms, ATF seeks to prioritize the most violent offenders posing the greatest threat to public safety. As a convicted murderer who immediately persisted in a life of crime upon his release from state prison, Clagon represents such an individual. This prosecution represents a vital component of ATF's mission to protect the public and we would like to thank our partners at the Manchester Police Department for their collaboration on this investigation," said Acting Special Agent in Charge Bryan DiGirolamo.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Clagon was convicted of second-degree murder in 2010 and, as a result, could not legally possess a firearm. After completing his sentence on that charge, Clagon began selling drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, and crack. In November 2024, Clagon sold marijuana to a customer who eventually paid for the drugs with a firearm and two magazines. Law enforcement searched Clagon's apartment and found the firearm and two magazines, each containing nine .45 caliber rounds of ammunition.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case. The Manchester Police Department provided valuable assistance. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew T. Hunter prosecuted the case.

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