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Felon Caught with Handgun in Lawrence County
A former resident of Sacramento, California, and Dayton, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms violation in connection with a traffic stop in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Timothy Anderson, 27, admitted to being in possession of a handgun despite being a convicted felon.
On January 24, 2018, a Shenango Township Police Officer stopped Anderson’s vehicle during a traffic stop. A search of the vehicle revealed that Anderson was in possession of a silver and black Ruger P93CD 9mm semi-automatic handgun with an extended magazine.
Federal law prohibits an individual with a felony conviction from possessing a firearm. Anderson’s guilty plea was entered before Senior United States District Judge Donetta W. Ambrose. The court was advised that Anderson’s prior conviction rendered him ineligible to possess the handgun.
Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Anderson faces up to 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. His sentencing is scheduled for December 13, 2018, at 10 a.m. Judge Ambrose ordered that Anderson remain detained pending sentencing.
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making neighborhoods safer for everyone. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made combating rising violent crime a top priority.
Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Dayton, Ohio, Police, Shenango Township Police, Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General – Bureau of Narcotics, New Castle Police, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation that led to Anderson’s prosecution.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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