Two Facing Federal Gun and Drug Charges following Investigation by ATF and Monroeville Police

PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Swissvale, Pennsylvania, and a resident of Clinton, Pennsylvania, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.

The three-count Indictment named Khalil Brooks, age 23, of Pittsburgh, PA 15218 and Tyriese Green-Saunders, age 21, of Clinton, PA 15026, as the defendants.

According to the Indictment, on or about April 20, 2021, Brooks, a convicted felon, was in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Federal law prohibits an individual who has been convicted of a felony from possessing a firearm. Also on or about April 20, 2021, Green-Saunders possessed with intent to distribute a quantity of crack cocaine and a firearm in furtherance of this drug trafficking crime.

For Green-Saunders, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of not less than 5 years to a maximum of life in prison, a fine not to exceed $250,000 or both. For Brooks, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of not more than ten years, a fine of not more than $250,000 or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Christopher M. Cook is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Monroeville 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.