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One of the guns Pickett allegedly had for sale was a Smith and Wesson 32-S revolver, like the one pictured.
By Forum Staff
Last Thursday, in Brooklyn federal court, Dwayne Pickett, also known as “Waynehead,” was arraigned on a three-count indictment charging him with unlawful firearms trafficking and being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, prosecutors said.
The indictment relates to Pickett’s sales and attempted sales of more than 15 firearms that he trafficked from North Carolina to New York. Pickett was arrested on a complaint in September 2022. A federal grand jury returned the indictment on Oct. 25. Pickett, 27, remains detained pending trial.
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Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Peace said that Pickett “will be held accountable.”
As alleged, in September 2022, Pickett traveled from North Carolina to Jamaica, where he sold 10 firearms for approximately $11,000. The firearms Pickett sold were handguns of various makes and models, eight of which had been previously reported stolen from a firearms dealer in North Carolina. After returning to North Carolina, Pickett continued to market firearms for sale, sending one potential buyer pictures of a variety of handguns and their sale prices.
In late September 2022, Pickett again traveled from North Carolina and planned to meet with a purchaser for another guns-for-cash transaction. Pickett was arrested upon arriving at the planned sale location, while carrying a duffle bag with five additional handguns and assorted ammunition.
“Another individual who is alleged to have come into our district for the sole purpose of selling over 15 illegal firearms has been arrested and will be held accountable,” Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Breon Peace pledged.
Pickett’s criminal history includes felony convictions that bar him from possessing firearms. He is not a licensed firearms dealer.
