RUTLAND - The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont stated that on June 25, 2026, Jeffrey Brown, 35, of Richford, Vermont, was sentenced by United States District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier to a term of 36 months' imprisonment to be followed by a 3-year term of supervised release. Brown previously pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

According to court records, in August of 2025, Brown was in regular disputes with his neighbors in Richford, Vermont. During one of the disputes, Brown pointed a handgun at his neighbor. Children were present during this armed confrontation. Brown is prohibited from possessing firearms due to his prior felony convictions for Harassment and Threatening which he received in Connecticut state courts.

First Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan A. Ophardt thanked the Vermont State Police and the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for their work in investigating the case.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Eugenia Cowles. Jeffrey Brown was represented by Assistant Federal Public Defender Steven Barth.