A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Kevin Damont Scott, a 26-year-old resident of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, on a charge of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
According to the indictment, Scott was found on July 28, 2025, in possession of 9 mm ammunition despite previous felony convictions that prohibit him from having firearms or ammunition. Authorities also discovered a 9 mm caliber Polymer 80, Inc. handgun without a serial number in his possession. Law enforcement identified this weapon as an unregistered ghost gun. Scott's prior convictions include two counts of aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, and three counts related to carrying firearms without a license.
If convicted, Scott faces up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing will be determined based on the seriousness of the offense and Scott’s criminal history under federal guidelines.
Assistant United States Attorney Kelly M. Locher is prosecuting the case for the government.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the McKees Rocks Police Department. This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and community organizations. In May 2021, the Department introduced new strategies for PSN focused on building trust within communities, supporting violence prevention efforts led by local organizations, prioritizing targeted enforcement actions, and tracking results.
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