A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Chaz Mitchell, 35, of Homewood, Pennsylvania, on a charge of violating federal firearms law. Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced the indictment.
The indictment alleges that on July 5, 2025, Mitchell possessed three firearms and ammunition after having been convicted of two prior felonies, including state firearm charges. Federal law prohibits individuals with felony convictions from possessing firearms or ammunition.
If convicted, Mitchell 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 seriousness of the offense and his prior criminal history under federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Assistant United States Attorney V. Joseph Sonson is prosecuting the case for the government. 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 efforts among law enforcement agencies and communities to reduce violent crime and gun violence. In May 2021, the Department launched a strategy to strengthen PSN by focusing on building trust in communities, supporting organizations that work to prevent violence, prioritizing targeted enforcement actions, and evaluating outcomes (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.”
