Published February 23, 2013, 06:56 AM
Man sentenced on weapons charge
A man who was arrested after a fight at a Minot bar has been sentenced on an illegal weapons charge.
BISMARCK (AP) — A man who was arrested after a fight at a Minot bar has been sentenced on an illegal weapons charge.
Federal authorities charged Shawn Larkin, of Milwaukee, with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. He pleaded guilty in October.
Authorities said the 30-year-old Larkin was living in Minot at the time of July 14 incident. Police were investigating a fight at Rooster’s Bar when a witness reported that Larkin had a gun in his possession.
Larkin had previous felony convictions for theft and assault on a peace officer.
U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland sentenced Larkin to two years and seven months in prison.
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