Fayette County Felon Illegally Possessed 5 Firearms and 4,000 Rounds of Ammo

PITTSBURGH, PA - A Fayette County resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a violation of the federal firearms laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

Steven Daniels, age 44, of Wharton Township, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon before United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon.

In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that, on January 11, 2018, federal and state law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Daniels’s residence and recovered five firearms and over 4,000 rounds of ammunition. Based on a prior conviction, Daniels is not permitted to possess a firearm.

Judge Bissoon scheduled sentencing for February 4, 2019, at 10 a.m. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Adam N. Hallowell is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Service conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Steven Daniels.