Hyneith Harmon, 24, of Philadelphia, PA, was charged today by Indictment[1] with 2 counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced Acting United States Attorney Louis D. Lappen. The indictment alleges that on or about Nov. 3, 2015, Harmon, who has a prior felony conviction, possessed a Kimber.45 caliber pistol, and on Dec. 12, 2015, he possessed a Colt.38 revolver.
If convicted the defendant faces a maximum of 20 years imprisonment.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Virgil B. Walker.
[1]An Indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
