Kaylen Edwards, Felon-In-Possession of a Firearm, New York 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man has been charged with being a felon-in-possession of a firearm, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Kaylen Edwards, 23, was indicted on charges of being a felon-in-possession of a firearm.

The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Edwards was previously convicted of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in New York State Court in November 2017.

According to the indictment, on November 7, 2020, Cheektowaga Police Officers responded to Pinehurst Avenue, where a limousine bus party was being let out, following a report of disorderly persons. A member of law enforcement sent a photo of a social media post to responding officers, which showed Edwards flashing a black and silver handgun and wearing a distinct black and red jacket inside the limousine bus.

While on Pinehurst Avenue, officers observed Edwards getting into the front passenger seat of a vehicle with Georgia license plates and leave the area. The officers then observed the vehicle in violation of multiple vehicle and traffic infractions and conducted a traffic stop. The officers observed a marijuana cigar end in the center console area and immediately detected the odor of burnt marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Officers identified Edwards as the passenger and during a pat frisk, an officer felt and observed a handgun in Edwards’ side waist band.

The handgun was loaded with a magazine containing seven .45 caliber rounds and one .45 caliber round in the chamber. Edwards was detained and charged with being a felon-in-possession of a firearm. The indictment is the result of an investigation by the Cheektowaga Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Contact Barbara Burns at (716) 843-5817 or (716) 551-3051 for more information.

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