McKeesport Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Ammunition

PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal firearms laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

The one-count Indictment named Curtis Farrar, age 29, as the sole defendant.

According to Indictment, on or about November 19, 2019, Farrar, a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of 20 rounds of 9mm ammunition.  Federal law prohibits a convicted felon from possessing a firearm and/or ammunition..

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not more than ten years in prison, a fine of not more than $250,000.00 or both.  Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant. 

Assistant United States Attorney Brendan T. Conway and Brian M. Czarnecki are prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Monroeville Police Department, the Attorney General’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Maryland Office, and the Allegheny County Police Department 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.