ST. PAUL, MN – A repeat offender is looking at serious time behind bars after a .45 caliber pistol was found in his possession at Union Depot on March 17th. Geraldo Jay Dilworth, 34, of St. Paul, pleaded guilty today to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm as an Armed Career Criminal, a charge that carries a hefty mandatory minimum sentence.
Federal prosecutors say Dilworth was waiting to board a train when authorities discovered the Springfield Armory handgun. The discovery wasn’t a surprise to law enforcement, who knew Dilworth was already prohibited from owning any firearms or ammunition due to a string of prior felony convictions racked up in both Ramsey and Washington Counties.
The case, spearheaded by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the St. Paul Police Department, highlights the ongoing effort to keep guns out of the hands of individuals with criminal histories. Dilworth’s record clearly marked him as a danger, yet he attempted to travel with a loaded weapon in a public space.
Senior U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson accepted Dilworth’s guilty plea. The Armed Career Criminal designation is crucial here; it’s not simply being a felon with a gun. It means Dilworth’s past convictions are serious enough to trigger the steep 15-year minimum sentence. He’s facing a long stretch, and the judge has little wiggle room.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren O. Roso is prosecuting the case, and she’s building a solid case for maximum punishment. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, led by Andrew M. Luger, is sending a clear message: repeat offenders who illegally possess firearms will be aggressively prosecuted.
A sentencing hearing will be scheduled in the coming weeks. Dilworth remains in custody. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the final sentencing. This isn’t just about a gun; it’s about a pattern of criminal behavior and the potential for further violence.
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