A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted a Pittsburgh resident on charges related to a Hobbs Act robbery and federal firearms violations. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
The indictment names Yamin A. Harris, 31, as the defendant charged in the case. According to the indictment, Harris is alleged to have committed a Hobbs Act robbery on December 29, 2024, at a fast-food restaurant in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. During the robbery, Harris reportedly carried and brandished a firearm. Additionally, Harris is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm due to his status as a previously convicted felon, as federal law prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms or ammunition.
The law stipulates a potential maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. However, the actual sentence will depend on the seriousness of the offense and the defendant’s prior criminal history, following the federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Rebecca L. Silinski, Assistant United States Attorney, is handling the prosecution of the case on behalf of the United States.
The investigation leading to the indictment was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, along with the Monroeville Police Department and the Pitcairn Police Department.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program that aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence by coordinating efforts across all levels of law enforcement and communities. The Department of Justice launched a strategy on May 26, 2021, to strengthen this program, focusing on building community trust, supporting violence prevention organizations, setting enforcement priorities, and evaluating results.
It is important to note that an indictment is an allegation, and a defendant is considered innocent until proven guilty.
