A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being convicted of possessing crack cocaine with intent to distribute and possessing ammunition as a convicted felon, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
United States District Judge W. Scott Hardy handed down the sentence to Timothy Bazmore, also known as “Shim,” who is 35 years old. The court was informed that Bazmore was found with about 22 grams of crack cocaine and a firearm magazine loaded with several rounds of ammunition. Federal law prohibits individuals with multiple felony convictions from possessing ammunition.
Before issuing the sentence, Judge Hardy said it was justified due to Bazmore’s extensive criminal history.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Douglas C. Maloney.
United States Attorney Rivetti recognized the efforts of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for their roles in investigating and bringing the case against Bazmore.
