Demond Pinkett, Firearms Violation, Pennsylvania 2024

Pittsburgh Resident Indicted on Firearms Violation

A convicted felon is in hot water after allegedly possessing a firearm and ammunition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

According to a federal indictment, Demond Pinkett, 45, of Pittsburgh, is accused of violating federal firearms laws. On January 17, 2024, Pinkett illegally possessed a firearm and ammunition, a felony offense under federal law.

Federal law explicitly prohibits an individual who has been convicted of a felony from possessing a firearm or ammunition. The maximum penalty for this crime is up to 15 years in prison, a fine of not more than $250,000, or both.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Katherine C. Jordan. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Pennsylvania State Police conducted the investigation leading to the indictment.

The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities nationwide. This initiative brings together law enforcement and community leaders to foster trust, support community-based organizations, and set strategic enforcement priorities.

An indictment is merely an accusation, and Pinkett is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Demond Pinkett, 45, faces charges of violating federal firearms laws, a one-count indictment announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.

The exact date of the alleged crime is January 17, 2024. As a convicted felon, Pinkett could face up to 15 years in prison, a fine of not more than $250,000, or both if convicted.

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