Bryant and Dawkins, Felony Firearms Offenses, Ohio 2019

Felony Firearms Offenses Plague Cleveland

In a disturbing trend of gun crime, two Cleveland men have been indicted for federal firearms offenses. The indictment highlights the severity of the charges against John W. Bryant, 38, and Haras Dawkins, 28.

Bryant, a Cleveland resident, is accused of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. According to the indictment, on February 26, 2019, Bryant allegedly had a Ruger 9 mm pistol and 17 rounds of ammunition. This charge is particularly egregious given his previous convictions for aggravated robbery with a firearms specification and aggravated assault.

Dawkins, also a Cleveland resident, is charged with a similar offense. The indictment alleges that on February 26, 2019, Dawkins had a Glock .40-caliber pistol and 11 rounds of ammunition. Dawkins' previous conviction for aggravated burglary further underscores the severity of the charges against him.

The indictment is a stark reminder of the importance of gun control laws and the need for stricter penalties for repeat offenders. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Tracey Kelly Galvin is prosecuting.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. The burden of proof is always on the government to prove a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The outcome of this case will be determined by the Court after reviewing factors unique to this case, including the defendants' prior criminal records, their roles in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

Mandatory Facts:

Defendant: John W. Bryant and Haras Dawkins

Criminal Charges: Felony Firearms Offenses (being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition)

City and State: Cleveland, Ohio

Exact Date: February 26, 2019

Sentence or Outcome: Pending

Amounts: None

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/two-cleveland-men-indicted-federal-firearms-offenses