A loaded firearm was dropped by 22-year-old Dijuan Taylor during a traffic stop in Hazelwood on November 21, 2022, leading to his arrest.
Taylor, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possessing a loaded firearm as a previously convicted felon, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.
Under federal law, Taylor, who was previously convicted of earlier felony offenses, is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
Assistant United States Attorney Nicole A. Stockey is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Taylor.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence.
Judge Fischer scheduled Taylor’s sentencing for May 6, 2024, and the law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to 15 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both, and up to three years of federal supervised release following incarceration.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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