ORLANDO, Fla. – A 28-year-old Florida man has pleaded guilty to mail theft and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, announced Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney.
Ryan Anthony Aheran, 28, of Orlando, faces federal prison time, with a maximum penalty of 15 years for the firearm offense and up to five years for mail theft. He has also agreed to forfeit the firearm and ammunition used in the commission of his crimes. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.
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According to court documents, on October 1, 2024, Aheran stole over 1,000 pieces of mail from a U.S. Postal Service mailbox in Orlando. He was subsequently arrested on October 25, 2024, in connection with this mail theft.
During his arrest, law enforcement officers observed Aheran carrying a black bag. A search of the bag revealed a loaded firearm, cash, mail belonging to other individuals, and a debit card in Aheran’s name.
Aheran’s criminal history includes multiple prior felony convictions, such as burglary of a conveyance, possession of more than 20 grams of cannabis, and prior possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. These prior convictions prohibited him from legally possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.
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The case was a collaborative effort, investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service, with valuable assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Megan Testerman is prosecuting the case.
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