Pittsburgh Felon Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Possession of Firearm and Ammunition

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to violating a federal firearms law, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

Keenan Tolliver, 32, pleaded guilty before Senior United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti to a one-count indictment charging Tolliver with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.

In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that, on or about February 21, 2025, Tolliver possessed a loaded and chambered pistol and ammunition in the center console of the vehicle he was operating. Tolliver previously had been convicted of 10 felony or first-degree misdemeanor offenses in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Federal law prohibits possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon.

Judge Conti scheduled sentencing for September 16, 2026. The law provides for a maximum 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.

Pending sentencing, the Court ordered that Tolliver remain detained.

Assistant United States Attorney Kelly M. Locher is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Pittsburgh Bureau of Police conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Tolliver.