A Pittsburgh resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal firearms law.
Jason Briggs, 47, was named as the sole defendant in the one-count indictment, U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced on Monday.
According to the indictment, the alleged offense occurred on or about May 19, 2026.
Briggs is charged with possessing a firearm and ammunition after previously being convicted of state felony drug trafficking charges. Federal law prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Briggs faces a statutory sentence of at least 15 years and up to life in prison, along with a fine of up to $250,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney V. Joseph Sonson is prosecuting the case.
The investigation leading to the indictment was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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