A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Ja’Shon Spencer, 21, of Imperial, Pennsylvania, for allegedly possessing a Glock semiautomatic pistol equipped with an illegal machinegun conversion device. Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced the indictment.
The incident in question occurred on June 16, 2025. According to the indictment, the firearm was fitted with a machinegun conversion device (MCD), which converts a semiautomatic weapon into a fully automatic one.
If convicted, Spencer faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing will depend on the seriousness of the offense and any prior criminal history.
Assistant United States Attorney Kelly M. Locher is handling the prosecution for the government. The investigation was conducted by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that brings together law enforcement at all levels and community organizations to address violent crime and gun violence. The Department of Justice strengthened PSN’s violent crime reduction strategy on May 26, 2021, emphasizing trust-building with communities, support for violence prevention organizations, focused enforcement priorities, and ongoing evaluation of results through initiatives like https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-launches-violent-crime-reduction-strategy-strengthen-project-safe.
“An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty,” stated officials.
