Edward Joseph Mitchell, Possession of Firearm and Ammunition, Pennsylvania 2025

McKeesport Resident Lands 42 Months in Prison for Felonious Firearm Possession

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – In a case that underscores the importance of gun control and the consequences of violating federal law, a local resident has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.

Edward Joseph Mitchell, 31, was sentenced on May 15, 2025, in federal court for his conviction of possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon, according to Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.

According to information presented to the court, on August 28, 2023, law enforcement officers executed a federal search warrant at Mitchell’s McKeesport residence. During the search, agents recovered a 9-millimeter caliber semi-automatic pistol loaded with 34 rounds of 9-millimeter ammunition and with an aftermarket extended magazine attached. Agents also recovered hundreds of additional live rounds of ammunition of various calibers from inside the residence.

Mitchell had multiple prior felony state drug trafficking convictions. Federal law prohibits possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon.

Assistant United States Attorney V. Joseph Sonson prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. Acting United States Attorney Rivetti commended the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Mitchell.

Key Facts: Defendant – Edward Joseph Mitchell, Crime – Possession of Firearm and Ammunition, City-State – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Date – May 15, 2025, Sentence – 42 months in prison.

This conviction and subsequent sentence serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of violating federal law and highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to keep communities safe.

The case number for this matter was not provided in the source.

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