Denton man indicted for federal gun crimes

DENTON, Md. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has announced that a Denton man has been indicted on federal gun crimes.

On Oct. 28, 50-year-old Theodore Harcum was indicted on one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person during an initial appearance in court. Harcum is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition due to a prior felony conviction.

According to the indictment, on Apr. 13, Harcum possessed a handgun and nine rounds of ammunition. He faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.