A man from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison after being convicted of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Tyland Witherspoon, 28, received his sentence on July 28, 2025, from United States District Judge William S. Stickman IV. After serving his prison term, Witherspoon will be subject to three years of federal supervised release.
Court documents state that Witherspoon was found with a Glock 23 .40 caliber pistol and Smith & Wesson .40 caliber ammunition on June 19, 2024. Witherspoon had previously been convicted of a felony offense. Under federal law, individuals with felony convictions are prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Judge Stickman addressed the risks associated with illegal firearms in the community and emphasized the seriousness of Witherspoon’s actions during sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Nicole A. Stockey led the prosecution for this case.
Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti recognized the efforts of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for their work in investigating and prosecuting the case.
