Tyrone Greene, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Pennsylvania 2014

Grimy Times has learned that 41-year-old Tyrone Greene, a New York City resident, is facing serious charges in Pennsylvania for allegedly being a felon in possession of a firearm and marijuana.

According to officials, Greene was arrested on November 20, 2014, by the Hanover Township Police for possession of a loaded, .40 caliber, Beretta handgun and a plastic bag containing marijuana.

At the time of his arrest, Greene had a prior felony conviction, making it illegal for him to possess a firearm. The indictment alleges that Greene's actions were a clear violation of federal law.

The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hanover Township Police. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Peter Hobart.

Greene faces up to 11 years in prison and fines of up to $500,000. The maximum penalty under federal law for being a felon in possession of a firearm is 10 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. The maximum penalty for possessing marijuana is up to 1 year of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.

Tyrone Greene, 41, of New York City, is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance. The indictment alleges that Greene was in possession of a loaded, .40 caliber, Beretta handgun and marijuana on November 20, 2014.

Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court. A sentence following a finding of guilty is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/new-york-man-charged-federal-firearms-crime