A Pittsburgh resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury for violating federal firearms law, according to an announcement from First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
The indictment charges Ladayja Floyd, 22, with possession of a firearm and ammunition on or about October 9, 2025. The charge follows two prior felony convictions involving state firearm and drug offenses. Federal law prohibits individuals convicted of felonies 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. Sentencing would be determined based on the seriousness of the offense and the defendant’s prior criminal history under federal 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 falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that coordinates efforts among law enforcement agencies and communities to reduce violent crime and gun violence. In May 2021, the Department launched an updated violent crime reduction strategy for PSN focused on building community trust, supporting organizations working to prevent violence, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes.
“An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty,” officials stated.
