A Braddock man with a previous history of felony convictions has found himself facing federal charges once again. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Pittsburgh has confirmed that Terrance Chatman, 33, has been indicted on firearms possession charges.
In a document released to the public, the grand jury's indictment accused Chatman of possessing a firearm and ammunition on December 11, 2024, after being previously convicted of serious offenses, including murder, robbery, criminal conspiracy, and firearms charges. Within the purview of federal law, which prohibits convicted felons from owning firearms or ammunition, Chatman could be facing up to 15 years in prison and a fine reaching $250,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney V. Joseph Sonson, who is bringing the case against Chatman, has noted the potential severity of the sentencing. The federal sentencing guidelines consider both the current charges and Chatman’s prior criminal conduct when deliberating the appropriate punishment.
The investigation that led to the charges was a cooperative endeavor involving the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. This indictment falls under the auspices of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aiming to decrease violent crime and gun violence, thereby making communities safer.
