Andre Decker, a 45-year-old resident of Newburgh, New York, was found guilty of firearm possession as a felon after a four-day jury trial. The announcement was made by United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and United States Marshal David McNulty.
Evidence presented during the trial showed that Decker, previously convicted of a violent felony involving a firearm, had evaded federal probation supervision and was subject to an arrest warrant. On November 27, 2023, Deputy United States Marshals attempted to arrest Decker at his apartment. He fled wearing only underwear and led law enforcement on a foot chase before breaking into a neighboring apartment where he hid in a closet. Authorities arrested him there and discovered two loaded firearms in his apartment.
U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III commented: “Andre Decker couldn’t hide from the U.S. Marshals, and he couldn’t escape this trial conviction, either. Decker’s extensive criminal history and utter disregard for the law warranted zealous prosecution for his conduct in this case, and that’s just what he got. I thank the U.S. Marshals and Albany Police Department for their work in apprehending the defendant and keeping him off the streets.”
U.S. Marshal David McNulty added: “Mr. Decker is a danger to our community. We are proud to have secured his capture and wish to thank both the community, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and all our fellow law enforcement agencies whose cooperation was so important in this case.”
Decker’s sentencing is set for October 15, 2025, before United States District Judge Anne M. Nardacci. He faces up to 15 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release.
The investigation was conducted by the United States Marshal Service along with the Albany Police Department while Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mikayla Espinosa and Ashlyn Miranda prosecuted the case.
This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative by the Department of Justice aimed at reducing violent crime through collaboration among various stakeholders.
For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods visit https://www.justice.gov/psn.
