Brandon Carroll, a 32-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. The sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release due to his possession of a firearm and ammunition as a prohibited person.
This announcement was made by Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, alongside Special Agent in Charge Toni M. Crosby from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Commissioner Richard Worley from the Baltimore Police Department (BPD).
According to Carroll's guilty plea, on April 25, 2023, BPD officers witnessed him involved in several hand-to-hand drug transactions. When an arrest team moved in on Carroll, he attempted to escape on a dirt bike but fell off and was apprehended.
During their search, officers found 32 gelcaps containing fentanyl and oxycodone pills on Carroll and a key to a Hyundai vehicle nearby. A K-9 unit detected narcotics inside the vehicle upon its discovery.
A search revealed several items including a Beretta Nano 9mm pistol loaded with five rounds of ammunition; 35 additional rounds of 9mm ammunition; a Smith & Wesson magazine for a .40 caliber handgun; drugs packaged for distribution; digital scales; packaging materials; $2,443 in cash; and mail linked to Carroll and the car's registered owner. Carroll is prohibited from owning firearms or ammunition due to a prior felony conviction.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative that unites various levels of law enforcement with communities to reduce violent crime and gun violence. The program aims at making neighborhoods safer by fostering trust within communities, supporting violence prevention organizations, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and evaluating results.
U.S. Attorney Hayes praised the ATF and BPD for their efforts during this investigation. She also expressed gratitude towards Assistant U.S. Attorney James O’Donohue who prosecuted the case.
For further information regarding the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office and its resources available for community support, visit www.justice.gov/usao-md or https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach.
