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Felon in Possession of a Firearm Lands Conway Man in Hot Water
Florence, SC – A federal grand jury in Florence returned a one-count indictment against Richard Terrell Smith, 32 of Conway, for felon in possession of a firearm.
The indictment alleges that in June 2021, Smith possessed a 9mm pistol as well as a 20 gauge shotgun after having been convicted of a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year.
Smith faces a maximum penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment followed by up to 3 years supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. He is currently detained pending trial.
This case was prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.
The case was investigated by the Horry County Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan M. Waller is prosecuting the case.
U.S. Attorney Corey F. Ellis stated that all charges in the indictment are merely accusations and that defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Smith, a Conway resident, is currently being held pending trial. The court date has not been set.
The indictment alleges that Smith committed the offense on or about June 2021. The charges include:
Felon in possession of a firearm, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)
Smith is scheduled to appear in court on [insert date]. The court date has not been set.
We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Richard Terrell Smith
Criminal Charges: Felon in possession of a firearm, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)
City and State: Conway, South Carolina
Date: June 2021
Sentence or Outcome: Currently detained pending trial
Dollar Amount: $250,000 fine
Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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