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Convicted Felon Indicted For Illegally Possessing Firearm
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal jury indicted a Baltimore man, today, for firearm crimes in connection with the FBI’s Summer Heat 2.0 initiative.
Larry Arntay Thompson, Jr., 25, is charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the indictment with Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul, FBI Baltimore Field Office, and Clinton J. Fuchs, U.S. Marshal for the District of Maryland (USMS).
As part of the FBI initiative, on July 29, 2026, law enforcement located and arrested Thompson on an outstanding warrant for first-degree assault and firearm charges. Officers then searched Thompson and discovered a concealed loaded handgun with a large-capacity magazine and 13 rounds of live ammunition. Upon further investigation, officers determined that the firearm was reported stolen in 2024. Thompson is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition due to a prior felony conviction.
An indictment is not a finding of guilt. Individuals charged by indictment are presumed innocent until proven guilty at a later criminal proceeding.
Thompson faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district judge determines sentencing after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The FBI launched “Summer Heat” for the second year in a row, targeting violent crime on a nationwide scale. It launched this multi-pronged offensive to crush violent crime. By surging resources alongside federal, state, and local partners, executing federal warrants on violent criminals and fugitives, and dismantling violent gangs nationwide, the FBI seeks to aggressively restore safety in communities across the country.
U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes commended the FBI and USMS for their work in the operation, along with the Maryland State Police, for its valuable assistance. U.S. Attorney Hayes also thanked Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher L. Izant, who is prosecuting the federal case.
For more information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, its priorities, and resources available to help the community, visit justice.gov/usao-md.
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