Darwin Lamel Green, Illegally Possessing Firearms and Ammunition, Pennsylvania 2019

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Felony Firearms Charge Lands Local Man Behind Bars

Darwin Lamel Green, a 39-year-old resident of Farrell, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, announced United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung today.

On July 30, 2019, law enforcement executed a search warrant on Green’s residence, recovering a Spikes Tactical Crusader semi-automatic rifle, Ruger semi-automatic pistol, ammunition, and magazines. These items were discovered in the home of a convicted felon, who is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition due to his prior conviction.

The court was further advised that Green had been convicted in October 2013 of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, a felony that prohibits him from owning a firearm or ammunition. This conviction would have put Green on notice of the severity of the crime for which he has now been convicted.

Green pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Robert J. Colville. Judge Colville scheduled sentencing for September 29, 2022. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment, a fine of not more than $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorneys Brendan Conway and David Lew are prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General conducted the investigation leading to the prosecution of Green.

Defendant Information

* Defendant: Darwin Lamel Green

* Charges: Possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon

* City and State: Farrell, Pennsylvania

* Date: July 30, 2019

* Sentence: Scheduled sentencing on September 29, 2022, with a possible maximum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine of not more than $250,000.

* Amount: $250,000

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