Evergreen Reporter

A man from Brooklyn, New York, Terrence Roberts, aged 43, has been indicted on multiple firearms charges by a federal grand jury. The indictment was announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania on February 27, 2025. Roberts faces charges including being a felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a machine gun, transporting prohibited weapons without a license, and receiving or possessing an unregistered firearm in violation of the National Firearms Act.

Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus stated that the indictment claims Roberts had a Glock 19X and Taurus G3C with loaded magazines on September 2, 2024, in Columbia County. As a convicted felon, he is prohibited from possessing firearms. Additionally, it is alleged that Roberts had modified the Glock 19X into a machine gun using a full auto switch and transported it from Ohio to Pennsylvania without registration under the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record.

The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the Scott Township Police Department and Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Zenzinger will prosecute this case.

This legal action is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. The Department's violent crime reduction strategy was enhanced on May 26, 2021, emphasizing trust-building within communities and supporting organizations that prevent violence.

If convicted of the most serious charge against him under federal law, Roberts could face up to 15 years in prison followed by supervised release and fines. Sentences for these offenses also include periods of supervised release after imprisonment.

It should be noted that indictments are only allegations at this stage; all individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.