Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | Department of Justice
Kenneth Bigby-Williams, a self-admitted member of the Bailey Street gang in Boston, pleaded guilty on Mar. 23 to illegal possession of five firearms and ammunition. U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs scheduled his sentencing for June 16.
Bigby-Williams, 29, from Hyde Park, was indicted by a federal grand jury in October 2025 on two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. This case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address gun-related offenses among individuals with prior convictions.
According to court documents, search warrants were executed on Aug. 7, 2025 at Bigby-Williams and his residence, resulting in the seizure of five firearms, approximately 73 rounds of various caliber ammunition, high-capacity magazines, and other accessories. Due to a previous conviction in Suffolk Superior Court for possession of a firearm without a permit in 2019, Bigby-Williams is prohibited from possessing firearms.
The statute under which he was charged allows for up to fifteen years in prison, up to three years supervised release, and fines reaching $250,000. Sentencing will be determined based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines as well as other statutory factors.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley said valuable assistance came from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office during this investigation. The announcement was made alongside Ted E. Docks Special Agent in Charge at the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Boston Division and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox.
This prosecution forms part of Operation Take Back America—a Department of Justice initiative aiming to eliminate cartels and transnational criminal organizations while protecting communities from violent crime.
