Three Brothers From Pittsburgh Plead Guilty To Conspiring To Steal Firearms From Federal Licensees

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Three brothers from the Pittsburgh area pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States after it was learned they attempted to steal guns from a federal firearm licensee.

Jerwahn Atkins, Jerquay Atkins, And Jamir Atkins each pleaded guilty in front of a U.S. District Judge earlier this month.

According to evidence presented to the court, on May 30, 2020, the brothers had used a crowbar to attempt to enter the Allegheny Arms and Gun Works but triggered the alarm. They then fled in two vehicles.

A day later, they then attempted to gain entry into the National Armory in Moon Township and once again triggered the burglar alarm and were forced to flee again.

If found guilty, they are facing up to five years in prison, a term of supervised release of up to three years, and possible fines of $250,000 each.