Hermitage felon pleads guilty to unlawful possession of firearm (DOJ)

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A resident of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possessing a firearm after a felony conviction, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

Marryon Hopson Savage, 28, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge William S. Stickman IV.

In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that, on January 15, 2025, Hopson Savage possessed a firearm after previously having been convicted of a felony. Federal law prohibits possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon.

Judge Stickman scheduled sentencing for January 26, 2027. 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.

Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller is prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States.

The Hermitage Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Hopson Savage.