Maryland Man Sentenced for Possessing Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

Baltimore, Maryland – A Maryland man received a federal prison term in connection with firearm charges. U.S. District Court Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Keith Cook, 32, to seven years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Additionally, Cook is a convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition.