A Pittsburgh resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition, according to an announcement from First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
The indictment names Ladayja Floyd, 22, as the sole defendant. Authorities allege that on or about October 9, 2025, Floyd possessed a firearm and ammunition after having been previously convicted of two felonies related to state firearm and drug offenses. Federal law prohibits individuals with felony convictions from possessing firearms or ammunition.
If convicted, Floyd 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 her prior criminal history under federal sentencing guidelines.
Assistant United States Attorney V. Joseph Sonson is prosecuting the case. The investigation was conducted by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a national initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. The Department launched an enhanced violent crime reduction strategy for PSN on May 26, 2021, which emphasizes building trust within communities, supporting organizations focused on violence prevention, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and evaluating results.
“An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty,” the release stated.
