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Department of Justice

U.S. Attorney's Office
Western District of Pennsylvania
Scott W. Brady, United States Attorney
www.justice.gov/usao-wdpa
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition

PITTSBURGH, PA - A former resident of Pittsburgh, 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 Lafon Ellis, age 25, as the sole defendant.

According to Indictment, on or about August 21, 2018, Ellis, a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of a firearm and 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 is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

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

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