Pittsburgh Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition

PITTSBURGH - A resident of Pittsburgh, PA has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

The one-count Indictment named Arthur Lee Davis, III, 34, as the sole defendant.

According to the Indictment, on January 20, 2021, Davis, a previously convicted felon, knowingly possessed a firearm and ammunition.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of $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 Benjamin J. Risacher is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The ATF and Pennsylvania State Police 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.