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Three Mahoning County men face federal firearms charges
Three Mahoning County men have been charged with federal firearms offenses, according to U.S Attorney Carole S. Rendon.
The indictment charges James M. Simmons, 32, of Youngstown, Ricky Paige, 30, of Boardman, and Michael Williams, 32, of Youngstown, with possessing firearms despite previous convictions.
Simmons, a convicted burglar and cocaine possessor, was found in possession of a Ruger, model P95, 9mm pistol on February 3, 2016. Paige, a convicted robber and burglar, was found with a Norinco, model SKS, 7.62mm rifle on December 15, 2015, and a Ruger, model P95, 9mm pistol on March 24, 2016. Williams, a convicted felon and cocaine trafficker, is charged with possessing a Norinco, model MAK 90 Sporter, 7.62mm rifle on July 7, 2016.
Simmons, Paige, and Williams’ cases are not related, according to the indictment. Assistant U.S. Attorney David M. Toepfer is prosecuting the cases following investigations by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force.
If convicted, the defendants’ sentences will be determined by the court after review of factors unique to each case, including prior criminal records, roles in the offense, and characteristics of the violations. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. The defendants are entitled to a fair trial, where the government will need to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The cases are a reminder of the importance of enforcing firearms laws and holding accountable those who commit crimes. Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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