Grimy Times exclusively reports that Brandin Gardner, a 23-year-old resident of Pittsburgh, has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for illegally possessing firearms while on federal supervised release following prior felony convictions for heroin trafficking.
According to sources, Gardner was convicted in 2014 in Pennsylvania state court for possessing heroin with intent to distribute. In 2016, he was convicted in federal court for conspiring to distribute heroin while on probation following the prior state heroin conviction. In 2018, he was indicted and convicted in federal court for possessing a Glock 27 semi-automatic pistol and a Smith & Wesson M & P semi-automatic pistol.
The United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced the sentencing today, stating that Gardner’s actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and a willingness to engage in violent and illicit activities.
Gardner’s sentence, handed down by United States District Court Judge David S. Cercone, includes 3 ½ years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. This marks the latest development in a long history of Gardner’s involvement in illicit activities.
The investigation into Gardner’s activities was led by the United States Probation Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller prosecuted this case on behalf of the United States.
This case was prosecuted as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a evidence-based program aimed 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.
Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on this case as more information becomes available.
Mandatory Facts: Defendant: Brandin Gardner, Age: 23, City: Pittsburgh, State: Pennsylvania, Date: Sentenced on [current date], Charges: Illegally possessing firearms while on federal supervised release following prior felony convictions for heroin trafficking, Sentence: 42 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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