PITTSBURGH, PA – A Pittsburgh man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal firearms laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.
The one-count Indictment named Oronde Shelton, 48, formerly of the East Hills area of Pittsburgh, as the sole defendant.
According to the Indictment, on or about March 17, 2021, Oronde Shelton, a convicted felon, possessed ammunition. Federal law prohibits a convicted felon from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
The maximum sentence for this crime is 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000.00 or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Barbara K. Doolittle is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment in this case.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The defendant, Oronde Shelton, has been charged with one count of violating federal firearms laws. His real full name is Oronde Shelton, and he is a 48-year-old resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The crime occurred on March 17, 2021.
The sentence for this crime includes a maximum of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000.00 or both.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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