Convicted Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing a Firearm

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal grand jury indicted a convicted felon for illegally possessing a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson.

A one-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Darrie Dewayne Ziegler, 31, of Birmingham, with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

According to the indictment, on August 15, 2024, Ziegler illegally possessed a Shadow Systems 9mm pistol.

ATF investigated the case, along with the Birmingham Police Department and the Irondale Police Department.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristy M. Peoples is prosecuting the case. 

An indictment contains only charges.  A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.