Scranton Reporter

The United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that a grand jury has returned an indictment charging a Northumberland County man with multiple firearms offenses.

According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, the indictment charges that on or about January 10, 2024, Ryan Edward Mills, age 51, a resident of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, possessed three firearms—a pistol, semi-automatic shotgun, and AR-15 style rifle—knowing that he was prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior felony conviction. Additionally, the indictment alleges one of the firearms Mills possessed had an obliterated serial number.

The charges stem from a joint investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Milton Borough Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Moreno.

Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the judge after consideration of applicable federal sentencing statutes and guidelines. The maximum penalty under federal law for the crimes charged in the indictment is thirty-five years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, judges are required to consider various factors including the nature and seriousness of the offense; the history and characteristics of the defendant; and the need to punish the defendant while protecting public safety and addressing educational, vocational, and medical needs. Therefore, statutory maximum penalties may not accurately indicate potential sentences for specific defendants.