Greenville man pleads to federal firearms charges
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Apr. 17—PITTSBURGH — A Greenville man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to possessing a firearm and ammunition after a prior felony conviction.
Devon Smith, 26, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that Smith possessed a firearm and ammunition in December 2021 following a previous felony conviction. Federal law prohibits possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon.
Bissoon scheduled sentencing for July 30.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both. Under the federal sentencing guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history of the defendant.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig W. Haller is prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States.
The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation leading to the conviction of Smith.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
