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Four men from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to a conspiracy to possess and transfer machineguns and machinegun conversion devices. The indictment, unsealed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, alleges that Shaitq Crum, 27, Nasir Shelton, 24, Alphonse Bartiromo, 18, and Brendan Shadle, 23, were involved in acquiring and distributing illegal firearms and devices capable of converting firearms into fully automatic weapons.
The alleged scheme involved both the acquisition of machineguns from various sources and the manufacturing of conversion devices. These devices, including “Glock switches” and “auto-sears,” are designed to enable semi-automatic firearms to fire continuously. The indictment also details charges of firearms trafficking, encompassing the sale of an AR-15 pistol with an obliterated serial number and several privately made firearms, often referred to as “ghost guns.”
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Law enforcement officials have stated that the defendants are accused of manufacturing and distributing weapons and conversion devices that could fuel significant violence within communities. These individuals are believed to have been involved in the illegal sale of firearms for profit. The investigation into this matter was a collaborative effort involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, and the Luzerne County Drug Task Force. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Kyle A. Moreno.
The charges against the four men collectively amount to 21 counts of firearms offenses. Each count carries a potential maximum penalty of 5 to 15 years of imprisonment, followed by a term of supervised release and a fine. It is important to note that indictments are accusations, and all individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This case is part of a broader national initiative aimed at combating violent crime and illegal firearm trafficking.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania.
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