Baltimore City Wire

After a five-day trial, a federal jury has found Timothy Darren Proctor, 40, guilty of several charges including being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. The verdict was announced by Erek L. Barron, United States Attorney for the District of Maryland; Toni M. Crosby, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and Chief Malik Aziz of the Prince George’s County Police Department.

Evidence presented during the trial revealed that on July 10, 2021, police responded to reports about a suspicious vehicle parked in Temple Hills, Maryland. Officers found Proctor unresponsive in the driver's seat with the windows up and doors locked. Upon waking him and having him exit the vehicle, officers discovered a clear bag containing approximately 10 grams of fentanyl hanging from his pocket. A loaded firearm was also found inside the center console.

Further investigation at the jail uncovered another clear zipped bag containing 29 small bags filled with fentanyl. It was determined that Proctor possessed the firearm in connection with his drug trafficking activities. Due to prior felony convictions, he was prohibited from possessing firearms.

Proctor faces severe penalties: up to 10 years for being a felon in possession of a firearm; up to 20 years for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl; and between five years to life imprisonment for possessing a firearm related to drug trafficking crimes. Sentencing will be scheduled by U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence through community cooperation and strategic law enforcement efforts. On May 26, 2021, an enhanced strategy was launched focusing on trust-building within communities and supporting organizations that prevent violence.

U.S. Attorney Barron praised both ATF and PGPD for their investigative work and expressed gratitude towards Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joel Crespo and David I. Salem for prosecuting the case.

For more details on resources available from the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office or its community outreach programs visit their official website.