PITTSBURGH, PA — A Pittsburgh resident has been indicted on charges of violating federal firearms law, according to an announcement made by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The indictment underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to uphold federal laws and maintain public safety.
Raymon Brown, 28, is the sole defendant named in the one-count indictment issued by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh. According to the indictment, Brown was found in possession of a firearm on February 1, 2024, despite having a prior felony conviction. Federal law explicitly prohibits individuals with felony convictions from possessing firearms or ammunition.
The potential consequences of these charges are significant. If convicted, Brown could face a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both. The actual sentence imposed would depend on the seriousness of the offense and Brown’s prior criminal history.
Assistant United States Attorney Douglas C. Maloney is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police conducted the investigation leading to the indictment.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence. Launched on May 26, 2021, PSN’s violent crime reduction strategy seeks to foster trust and legitimacy in communities, support organizations that prevent violence, set strategic enforcement priorities, and measure results.
Despite the severity of the charges, it’s important to remember that an indictment is merely an accusation. Under U.S. law, a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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