A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted William Jermaine Rodgers III, a 28-year-old resident of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, for violating federal firearms law. The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
The indictment alleges that on or about July 1, 2025, Rodgers possessed a firearm and ammunition despite being a previously convicted felon. Federal law prohibits individuals with felony convictions from possessing firearms or ammunition.
If convicted, Rodgers faces a maximum sentence of up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The final sentence would be determined based on the seriousness of the offense and his prior criminal history according to federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Assistant United States Attorney Kelly M. Locher is handling the prosecution for the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office were involved in investigating the case.
“An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty,” according to information provided by authorities.
This release follows a period when government operations were impacted by a 43-day shutdown during which this indictment occurred.
