A Baltimore man, Timothy Darren Proctor, 41, has been sentenced to 130 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for firearms and drug trafficking offenses. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis after a federal jury found Proctor guilty on October 7, 2024, of possessing a firearm as a felon, possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
The announcement was made by Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland; Charles Doerrer, Special Agent in Charge at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); and Chief George Nader of the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD).
Evidence presented at trial showed that on July 10, 2021, officers responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle in Temple Hills, Maryland. Upon arrival they found Proctor unresponsive behind the wheel with the windows up and doors locked. After waking him up and having him exit the vehicle, law enforcement discovered a clear bag containing about 10 grams of fentanyl in his front pocket. Officers also located a loaded firearm in the center console—containing thirteen cartridges in the magazine and one round chambered—which Proctor possessed while engaged in drug trafficking activities. At that time he was prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior felony convictions.
Further investigation at the jail led officers to recover another bag containing twenty-nine smaller bags filled with fentanyl.
“This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone,” according to officials involved. “On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.”
U.S. Attorney Hayes commended both ATF and PGPD for their investigative work. She also acknowledged Assistant U.S. Attorney Joel Crespo for prosecuting this federal case.
Additional information about resources available through the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office can be found at justice.gov/usao-md as well as justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach.
