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United States of America v. Lester Massey, Jr.
Date: 07-28-2025
Case Number: 8:24-cr-00041
Judge: Paula Xinis
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Prince Georges County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Greenbelt
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Greenbelt, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition.
Oxon Hill Man Found Guilty of Illegal Possession of Ammunition
After a two-day trial, a federal jury convicted Lester Massey, Jr., 42, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, of being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition.
On August 11, 2023, ATF agents, with the assistance of PGPD officers, executed a court-ordered search-and-seizure warrant at Massey's residence. During the search, law enforcement located and recovered 243 live rounds of ammunition throughout the apartment.
Law enforcement also found assorted gun parts — including an AR style receiver — a slide, spring, barrel, two magazines, and gun tools. The ammunition traveled in interstate commerce prior to law enforcement finding Massey in possession of it in August 2023. Massey was previously convicted of a state crime punishable by more than two years imprisonment and was aware that his conviction prohibited him from possessing firearms and ammunition. Sentencing is set for Wednesday, October 1, at 2 p.m.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
U.S. Attorney Hayes commended the ATF and PGPD for their work in the investigation. U.S. Attorney Hayes thanked Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brittany Appleby-Rumon and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Elizabeth Wright and Nicholas Potter who prosecuted the case.
For more information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office, its priorities, and resources available to help the community, please visit justice.gov/usao-md and justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach.
Sentencing is set for Wednesday, October 1, at 2 p.m.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Lester Massey, Jr.?
The outcome was: Sentencing is set for Wednesday, October 1, at 2 p.m.
Which court heard United States of America v. Lester Massey, Jr.?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Prince Georges County), MD. The presiding judge was Paula Xinis.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Lester Massey, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Greenbelt. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Greenbelt, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Lester Massey, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on July 28, 2025.