Two men from the Mahoning Valley are facing federal charges for illegal firearm possession, a grim reminder of the ongoing battle against gun crime in Ohio.
According to United States Attorney Steven M. Dettelbach, Kenneth D. Key, 28, of Warren, Ohio, has been indicted on one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The charge stems from an incident on or about August 18, 2013, where Key allegedly possessed a Ruger, model P95, 9mm pistol and ammunition.
Key’s previous conviction for possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crime dates back to May 12, 2005, in the Northern District of West Virginia. This latest charge could see him facing serious penalties if convicted.
In a separate case, Leroy Gore, 40, from Campbell, Ohio, has also been indicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The indictment alleges that on or about October 12, 2013, Gore possessed a Glock, model 30, .45 caliber pistol, following his previous convictions for involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault in the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas.
The investigations into these cases were conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Campbell Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney David M. Toepfer is handling the prosecution.
It’s important to note that an indictment is only a charge and not evidence of guilt. The defendants are entitled to a fair trial where the government must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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