Keyron Greene, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, New Jersey 2022

A Passaic County, New Jersey, man is facing up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 after admitting to illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition.

Keyron Greene, 34, of Paterson, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi.

According to documents filed in the case and statements made in court, on Dec. 18, 2020, Paterson Police Department officers were patrolling the area of Broadway and Carroll Street when they observed Greene, who immediately began to flee upon seeing the officers. Greene discarded a large capacity magazine containing 26 rounds of .40 caliber ammunition and a Glock 22 Generation .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun as he ran from the officers before being apprehended and arrested.

Greene has previously been convicted of felony offenses, including possession of controlled substances.

The firearms offense to which Greene pleaded guilty carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 20, 2022.

Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig credited special agents and task force officers with the ATF, Newark Division, and members of the Paterson Police Department with the investigation leading to today’s guilty plea.

This case is part of the Violent Crime Initiative (VCI), which was formed in 2020 by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, and the City of Paterson’s Department of Public Safety for the purpose of combatting violent crime in and around Paterson.

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