Tampa, Florida – A Pasco County man has been indicted on federal charges of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.
Marcel Morris, 33, of Port Richey, was charged with one count of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. If convicted, Morris faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison.
According to the indictment, on March 11, 2023, Morris possessed ammunition, including 3 rounds of Winchester 9 mm ammunition, 3 rounds of GECO 9 mm ammunition, and 9 rounds of Federal Cartridge 9 mm ammunition.
Additionally, Morris and co-defendant Darrence White, 27, of New Port Richey, are notified in the indictment that the United States intends to forfeit ammunition, as well as assets, which are alleged to be traceable to proceeds of the offense.
White has been charged with possession with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. If convicted, White faces a maximum penalty of 40 years in federal prison for the fentanyl offense, and up to life imprisonment for the methamphetamine offense.
An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Maria Guzman.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve, to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime|Firearms
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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