A Pittsburgh resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating federal firearms laws, according to an announcement from First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
The indictment identifies Ladayja Floyd, 22, as the sole defendant. Authorities allege that on or about October 9, 2025, Floyd possessed a firearm and ammunition despite having two prior felony convictions related to state firearm and drug offenses. Federal law prohibits individuals with felony convictions from possessing firearms or ammunition.
If convicted, Floyd faces a maximum sentence of up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The actual sentence would depend on the severity of the offense and her prior criminal record under federal sentencing guidelines.
Assistant United States Attorney V. Joseph Sonson is prosecuting the case. The investigation was conducted by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
This prosecution falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative that coordinates law enforcement efforts at all levels with community organizations to reduce violent crime and gun violence. In May 2021, the Department introduced a strategy aimed at strengthening PSN by fostering trust within communities, supporting violence prevention organizations, setting focused enforcement priorities, and evaluating outcomes.
"An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty," officials stated.
