A 36-year-old Pasadena man is headed to federal prison after what authorities describe as a terrifying walk through a quiet neighborhood with a handgun in his hand. Paul Bond was sentenced Tuesday to 51 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a prohibited person. Prosecutors say that on June 28, 2024, Bond walked down a Pasadena neighborhood street, pointing a handgun at residents and houses, before officers moved in and arrested him.
Federal Case Details
According to a press release by the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maryland, U.S. District Judge Adam B. Abelson handed down the sentence after Bond pleaded guilty on Feb. 18, 2026. The release states that officers ultimately found Bond standing in the middle of the street carrying a black handgun, that he dropped the weapon after officers gave verbal commands, and that he was then arrested. Investigators later determined Bond had pointed the firearm at one person as that individual entered a home in the neighborhood. The U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maryland, credited the FBI and the Anne Arundel County Police Department for their work on the case.
How Police Say It Unfolded
As reported by FOX45 News, Anne Arundel County officers were first alerted by two emergency calls about an armed man walking through the neighborhood. Responding officers found Bond holding a black handgun in his right hand, drew their service weapons, and ordered him to comply. According to the station, Bond followed their commands, and the firearm was secured at the scene. FOX45 News notes that Bond was already a convicted felon at the time, which meant he was not legally allowed to possess any firearms or ammunition. The outlet reports that its account aligns closely with the federal description of the June 2024 incident.
Legal Notes
Bond pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person, the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maryland said, and his sentence includes three years of supervised release after his prison term. The office reported that Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Tsuei prosecuted the case and that U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes announced the sentence. Bond will be taken into federal custody to begin serving his term, and the release encouraged anyone with information about the incident to contact law enforcement. Prosecutors said the case highlights ongoing federal efforts to keep firearms out of the hands of people who are legally barred from having them.
