BOSTON - Trey Miller, 18, of Malden, was indicted today in federal court on charges of being a felon in possession of a weapon and ammunition.
According to the indictment, on Oct. 31, 2017, Miller, having previously been convicted of a felony, possessed a Smith & Wesson.45 caliber pistol and 10 rounds of.45 caliber ammunition.
The charging statute provides for a sentence of no greater than 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Acting United States Attorney William D. Weinreb; Mickey D. Leadingham, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Boston Field Division; and Malden Police Chief Kevin Molis made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Wichers of Weinreb’s Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.
The details contained in the indictment are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
