A former resident of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 3 years of imprisonment for violating federal firearms laws, according to recent developments.
PITTSBURGH – Tyrell Rankin, age 31, formerly of Washington Street in McKees Rocks, has been sentenced to 36 months of imprisonment on a charge of violating federal firearms laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that on August 6, 2020, a search warrant was executed on Rankin’s residence, and a firearm was seized. Rankin informed law enforcement officers that the firearm belonged to him.
Rankin is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a previous conviction. Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan D. Lusty prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment in this case.
Rankin’s sentence serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of violating federal firearms laws. As the investigation and trial unfolded, law enforcement agencies worked tirelessly to bring the perpetrator to justice.
The case against Tyrell Rankin serves as a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to firearms laws and regulations in the United States.
The details of the case have been made public, highlighting the efforts of law enforcement agencies in keeping the community safe and holding individuals accountable for their crimes.
Defendant: Tyrell Rankin
Criminal Charges: Violating federal firearms laws
City and State: McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Exact Date: August 6, 2020
Sentence or Outcome: 36 months of imprisonment
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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