Staff reports 5:12 a.m.
Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:13 am
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CONCORD - A Plaistow man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to unlawfully possessing two firearms.
According to the public record, John Balamotis, 34, was previously sentenced to 2-4 years of imprisonment in New Hampshire State Prison for Arson and Second-Degree Assault. After he was sentenced, Balamotis committed nine separate probation violations.
A few years later, Balamotis was sentenced for another felony in 2015 for possession of a Class A Controlled Substance. Balamotis was convicted again in 2017 for another Possession of a Class A Controlled Substance in Massachusetts.
On October 21, 2024, the Plaistow Police Department executed two residential search warrants related to a separate investigation. While that investigation was ongoing, Plaistow Police Department and ATF agents learned that the defendant attempted to purchase a gun on June 25.
The charge of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person provides a maximum prison term of 15 years, a maximum fine of $250,000, and not more than 3 years of supervised release.
"Despite being a convicted felon for serious offenses, the defendant chose to disregard the law and is now being held accountable for his actions," said U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan. "Our office will continue to pursue significant consequences for repeat offenders who threaten public safety."
Balamotis is scheduled for sentencing in June.