Reginald Hopkins, a 49-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was found guilty on January 8, 2026, of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The conviction followed a three-day trial before United States District Judge Jennifer P. Wilson. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.
United States Attorney Brian D. Miller stated that the case stemmed from the execution of a search warrant at Hopkins’ apartment on February 19, 2021. During the search, law enforcement seized three firearms—an Astra Constable 9mm handgun, a Hi-Point CF380 .380 handgun, and a S&W M&P 9 Shield 9mm handgun—as well as several magazines and both 9 mm and .380 caliber ammunition. Among the items recovered was a high-capacity drum magazine loaded with 39 rounds of 9mm ammunition. At the time of the search, Hopkins was alone in his apartment and the firearms were found in plain sight next to his bed and near a chair in the living area.
The jury determined that four of Hopkins’ previous drug-trafficking convictions occurred on separate occasions. This finding subjects him to enhanced penalties under the Armed Career Criminal Act, including a mandatory minimum sentence of fifteen years in prison.
The investigation was conducted by the Harrisburg Police Bureau’s Street Crimes Unit and Community Policing Unit along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Scalera and Deputy Criminal Chief Michael Consiglio prosecuted the case.
According to officials, “The maximum penalty for the felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition offense is up to life imprisonment, a term of five years of supervised release following imprisonment, and a $250,000 fine. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.”