An Auburn man arrested in a drug bust last year will serve time for a weapon charge. Paul R. Currier, 39, was sentenced to 5.5 years in state prison for attempted criminal possession of a weapon. The sentence, issued by Judge Jon Budelmann, also includes five years of post-release supervision.
Currier was one of three people arrested in an August drug raid, during which police found a gun and ammunition in his home. Prosecutors sought six years, citing his prior offenses, while his attorney argued for leniency, noting his recent stability. Currier expressed a desire to reunite with his son.
His plea deal reduced the charges, dropping a drug-related felony. One co-defendant received eight years, while another was sentenced to probation.
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