A Boston man, Kyvon Ross, has admitted guilt in a federal firearm case, pleading guilty to charges of illegal firearm and ammunition possession. The plea was entered in a Boston federal court before U.S. District Judge Patti B. Saris, who set the sentencing date for July 16, 2025.
Court documents reveal that on October 3, 2024, Ross was involved in an incident where he drove a moped recklessly and attempted to evade law enforcement. After evading an attempt to stop him by driving toward an officer, Ross lost control and fell, subsequently resisting arrest. During this arrest, Ross was found with a loaded Glock handgun that had its serial number removed.
Ross's legal troubles relate not only to the current charge but also his past convictions. These include a 2021 federal conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon, rendering him legally barred from holding firearms or ammunition.
The penalty for his current charge includes a possible sentence of up to 15 years in prison, alongside three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing will align with the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
This case's progress was announced by U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley and Jodi Cohen, the FBI's Boston Field Division Special Agent in Charge. The Boston Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives played significant roles in the investigation. The prosecution is being led by Assistant U.S. Attorney William F. Abely, Chief of the Criminal Division.
