Michael David Woodson, Firearms Violations, Making False Statements, Pennsylvania 2024

Pennsylvania Man Charged With Gun Crimes

A Pittsburgh-area resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of firearms violations and making a false statement to the government, announced United States Attorney David J. Hickton today.

The three-count indictment, returned on April 28 and unsealed today, named Michael David Woodson, 27, of Penn Hills, Pa.

According to the indictment, Woodson purchased a gun giving false statements to the gun dealer, knowingly sold the gun to a convicted felon and gave false statements to the government when he was questioned regarding the firearm.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 25 years in prison, a fine of $750,000 or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Soo C. Song is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 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.

Woodson’s case is a stark reminder of the serious consequences of engaging in gun crimes and making false statements to law enforcement. The public can expect the authorities to take swift and decisive action against individuals who break the law.

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