Mercer County Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Firearm and Ammunition (DOJ)

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

Aurienn Jones, 31, pleaded guilty before Senior United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab.

In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that Jones, who had previously been convicted of a felony, possessed a firearm and ammunition on January 27, 2025. Federal law prohibits possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon.

Judge Schwab scheduled sentencing for September 1, 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.

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

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, United States Marshals Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Farrell Police Department conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Jones.