A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Ja’Shon Spencer, 21, of Imperial, Pennsylvania, on a charge related to illegal firearm possession. Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced the indictment.
According to the indictment, Spencer allegedly possessed a Glock semiautomatic pistol equipped with an illegal machinegun conversion device (MCD) on June 16, 2025. An MCD is a device that converts a semiautomatic firearm into a fully automatic one.
If convicted, Spencer faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The actual sentence would depend on the seriousness of the offense and any prior criminal history.
Assistant United States Attorney Kelly M. Locher is prosecuting the case. The investigation was conducted by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. In May 2021, the Department launched an updated violent crime reduction strategy for PSN focused on building trust in communities, supporting prevention efforts by community organizations, prioritizing strategic enforcement actions, and tracking results.
“An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.”
