United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania

01/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/15/2025 10:59

Glassport Felon Pleads Guilty to Possession of Firearm

Press Release

Glassport Felon Pleads Guilty to Possession of Firearm

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Pennsylvania

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A resident of Glassport, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court on January 14, 2025, to a charge of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.

Rashee Beasley, 33, pleaded guilty to one count before Senior United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer.

In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that Beasley, who has been convicted of multiple felony offenses, was found in possession of a loaded and stolen firearm on October 27, 2022. Federal law prohibits possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon.

Judge Fischer scheduled sentencing for May 14, 2025. The law provides for a total sentence of up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history 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 Monroeville Police Department conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Beasley.

Updated January 15, 2025
Topic
Firearms Offenses