PHILADELPHIA - Gilbert Lemar Bates, 42, of Philadelphia, was charged today by indictment[1] with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced acting United States Attorney Louis D. Lappen. According to the indictment, on May 11, 2017, Bates was in possession of Ruger, Model P345,.45 caliber semi-automatic handgun bearing serial number 665-04763 and loaded with seven live rounds of.45 caliber ammunition, and on May 18, 2017, Bates was in possession of Smith & Wesson, Model 10-7,.38 caliber revolver bearing serial number 53984, which was loaded with six live rounds of.38 caliber ammunition.
If convicted, Bates faces a maximum term of ten-years’ imprisonment, up to three-years of supervised release, a maximum fine of $250,000, and a $100 special assessment.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Philadelphia Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney José R. Arteaga.
[1] An Indictment or Information 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
