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Timothy Clark, a 31-year-old DC felon, was busted with a loaded .22 caliber handgun in his vehicle near the US Capitol on May 10, 2024. Clark, who has two prior felony convictions, was stopped by US Capitol Police for having an expired Maryland temporary registration tag on his Nissan Pathfinder. A search of the vehicle revealed the gun in a backpack, along with Clark’s ID card. Clark failed to provide a valid driver’s license or vehicle registration, and a records check showed he had no valid driving privileges.
Clark’s prior convictions include a 2015 conviction for possession with intent to distribute PCP and a 2022 Maryland conviction for illegal possession of a firearm. He also had an outstanding arrest warrant for a probation violation related to the Maryland conviction. Clark pleaded guilty on March 12, 2026, to one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
US District Court Judge Beryl A. Howell sentenced Clark to 14 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. The investigation was conducted by the US Capitol Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives – Washington Field Division. The case was prosecuted by Assistant US Attorneys Adam P. Barry and Jared English, with substantial assistance from Assistant US Attorney Christopher Tortorice.
The sentence reflects the seriousness of the offense, particularly given Clark’s history of violent crime and his possession of a firearm near the US Capitol. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat gun violence and protect the public in the nation’s capital.
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