Justin Ervin, Firearms Charges, Ohio 2024

A previously convicted felon has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing firearms, including a fully automatic weapon, in Ohio.

Justin Ervin, 35, of Hamilton, admitted to possessing a machinegun-conversion device, known as a switch. The device converts a semi-automatic weapon into a fully automatic weapon.

According to court documents, in May 2024, Hamilton police officers executed a search warrant at a residence in which Ervin had been living. Officers were originally called to the house in response to a strangulation incident, for which Ervin has pleaded guilty in state court.

Officers discovered seven firearms, one conversion device and more than 2,000 rounds of ammunition at the residence. As a previously convicted felon for robbery and arson, Ervin is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition.

Ervin was indicted by a federal grand jury and arrested in June 2024. His plea agreement includes a recommended sentence of 60 months in prison.

The guilty plea was entered on October 30, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Douglas R. Cole. Assistant United States Attorney Ryan A. Keefe and Criminal Chief Christy L. Muncy are representing the United States in this case.

Ervin's case was announced by Kenneth L. Parker, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Daryl S. McCormick, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives; and Hamilton Police Chief Trent Chenowith.

The charges against Ervin include illegally possessing firearms and a machinegun-conversion device. As a previously convicted felon, he is prohibited from possessing these items.

Ervin's sentencing date has not been announced. He is currently being held without bond.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/hamilton-man-pleads-guilty-illegally-possessing-firearms-glock-switch