Philadelphia Man Charged As A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm

PHILADELPHIA - Henry West, 37, of Philadelphia, PA, was charged today by indictment with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.  The indictment charges that West committed these offenses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on or about August 29, 2015.                   

If convicted of all charges, West faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. 

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Salvatore L. Astolfi.

An Indictment is an accusation.  A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.