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Johnstown Felon Charged with Federal Firearms Offenses

U.S. Attorney’s Office February 16, 2011
  • Western District of Pennsylvania

JOHNSTOWN, PA—A resident of Johnstown, Pennsylvania was indicted on Feb. 8, 2011, by a federal grand jury in Johnstown on charges of violating federal firearms laws, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.

The two-count indictment named Michael Dion Lockwood, 45.

According to the indictment presented to the court, on or about Sept. 13, 2010, Lockwood possessed a Stevens (Savage Arms) model 124, 12 gauge shotgun, a 12 gauge 00-Buck shell, and a 12 gauge Winchester “Super X” Turkey shell. On Nov. 6, 2003, Lockwood was convicted in Cambria County, Pennsylvania of delivery of a controlled substance, which is a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year. Federal law prohibits persons who have been convicted of a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year from possessing firearms and/or ammunition.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $500,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history of the defendant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie L. Haines is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Laurel Highlands Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Johnstown Police Department conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case.

According to Mr. Hickton, Michael Dion Lockwood is being prosecuted as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a collaborative effort by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and communities to prevent, deter, and prosecute gun crime.

An indictment or information is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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