Freddy Moore, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, New York 2020

Rochester Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing a Gun

In a shocking turn of events, Freddy Moore, 31, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

According to the U.S. Attorney's office, Moore was arrested on August 28, 2019, after New York State Parole officers conducted a search at his residence on Central Park in Rochester. During the search, officers found a loaded semiautomatic pistol as well as quantities of fentanyl and cocaine.

Moore's prior convictions, including a 2009 conviction for Robbery in the First Degree in Monroe County Court and a 2014 conviction for Attempted Assault in the Second Degree in Erie County Court, make him legally prohibited from possessing a firearm and ammunition.

The plea is the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Rochester Police Department, and the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

Moore is scheduled to be sentenced on September 11, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.

At Grimy Times, we take a hard stance on gun violence and the dangers it poses to our communities. Our thoughts are with the victims of Moore's crimes and their families.

Stay tuned for further updates on this case and others like it.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/rochester-felon-pleads-guilty-possessing-gun-0