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Felon Indicted for Stolen Firearms, Synthetic Marijuana
HARRISBURG – A Harrisburg man has been indicted on federal charges for his alleged involvement in a string of crimes, including selling stolen firearms and possessing synthetic marijuana with the intent to distribute.
According to the indictment, 34-year-old Andre Hairston was arrested in July 2015 after selling a stolen handgun. During the arrest, authorities recovered another stolen handgun from his car. Further investigation led to the discovery of two more stolen handguns and synthetic marijuana packaged for distribution.
The indictment charges Hairston with being a convicted felon in possession of four stolen firearms, selling one of the stolen firearms, possession with the intent to distribute synthetic marijuana, and criminal conspiracy.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations Violent Crimes Task Force, the Harrisburg Police Department, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Lower Paxton Township Police, and the Dauphin County Probation and Parole Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney William A. Behe.
Hairston’s indictment is part of the Violent Crime Reduction Partnership, a district-wide initiative to combat violent crime in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Led by the United States Attorney’s Office, the VCRP consists of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies working together to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who commit violent crimes.
It is essential to note that an indictment is only an allegation, and Hairston is presumed innocent until found guilty in court. The maximum penalty for each firearm count is a 10-year term of imprisonment, a term of supervised release, and a fine. The drug counts carry a 20-year maximum term of imprisonment.
A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Despite the statutory maximum penalty, the actual sentence may differ based on various factors, including the nature of the offense, Hairston’s history and characteristics, and the need to punish him, protect the public, and provide for his educational, vocational, and medical needs.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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