A Youngstown man was indicted on charges related to operating a crack house and having a firearm and silencer despite previously being convicted of a felony, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.
Deangelo Young, age 39, was indicted on one count each of maintaining a residence for distributing crack cocaine, being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, and possession of a firearm not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record.
The indictment charges that Young maintained a residence on East Chalmers Street in Youngstown, Ohio, for the purpose of distributing crack cocaine. Additionally, Young is charged with possessing a Ruger Mark I, .22 caliber pistol; a Ruger SR22, .22 caliber pistol; a Charter Arms Undercover, .38 caliber revolver, and ammunition, after having been previously convicted of Trafficking in Cocaine and Possession of Cocaine in the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Young is also charged with possessing a firearm with a silencer, not registered to him, as required by law. If convicted, the defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including the defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, the defendant’s role in the offense and the characteristics of the violations.
The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Youngstown Police Department. The matter is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David M. Toepfer.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. United States Attorney Steven M. Dettelbach stated, ‘We will continue to prosecute those who have firearms despite previous convictions.’
The case against Deangelo Young is a significant one, as it highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat drug trafficking and firearms offenses in the Youngstown area. As the investigation and prosecution continue, the community can expect to see a strong stance taken against those who engage in such activities.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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