Alonzo Pittman, a 34-year-old man from Orleans Parish, has been found guilty of violating the Federal Gun Control Act. On June 16, 2021, Pittman pleaded guilty to a one-count indictment for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).
Pittman sold a Hi-Point Model JHP, .45 caliber pistol to a confidential informant in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans on July 2, 2019. His previous felony conviction stemming from an incident in Jefferson Parish prevented him from possessing a firearm. Pittman will be sentenced on September 29, 2021, and faces up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of up to $250,000, up to 3 years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a mandatory $100 special assessment.
The case is being prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, the centerpiece of the U.S. government’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.
The case was investigated by the New Orleans Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney Melissa Bücher is in charge of the prosecution. Pittman’s actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and put the community at risk. The U.S. government will continue to work tirelessly to hold individuals accountable for their crimes and keep the community safe. The guilty plea is a significant step towards justice, and we will continue to push for a sentence that reflects the severity of the crime.
The guilty plea is a result of the hard work and dedication of the investigators and prosecutors who worked on the case. Their tireless efforts have brought Pittman to justice and ensured that he will face the consequences of his actions. The U.S. government will continue to work with law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute individuals who violate the law and put the community at risk.
The case highlights the importance of the PSN Program and its ability to reduce violent crime in the community. The program has been proven to be effective, and we will continue to work with stakeholders to identify and address the most pressing violent crime problems in the community. We will also continue to focus enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partner with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.
The guilty plea is a significant step towards justice, and we will continue to push for a sentence that reflects the severity of the crime. The U.S. government will continue to work tirelessly to hold individuals accountable for their crimes and keep the community safe.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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