Convicted Felons Charged in Separate, Unrelated Indictments

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Three Alabama men were indicted on federal weapons and drug charges in unrelated cases Tuesday. The ATF investigated the cases, along with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Birmingham Police Department and Anniston Police Department.

A two-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Randy Hasan Abdurrahim, 36, of Birmingham with being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance.

According to the indictment, in April 2021, Abdurrahim illegally possessed a Smith & Wesson .380 pistol in Jefferson County, and in September 2021, Abdurrahim possessed with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and containing a detectable amount of fentanyl in Jefferson County.

A one-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Joseph Ryan Byram, 38, of Adger, with being a felon in possession of a firearm. In July 2021, Byram illegally possessed a Rock Island Armory .38 caliber revolver in Jefferson County.

A one-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Christopher Kevin Key, 46, of Anniston, with being a felon in possession of a firearm. In August 2021, Key illegally possessed a Lorcin .25 caliber pistol in Calhoun County.

The maximum penalty for being a felon in possession of a firearm is 10 years in prison.

The maximum penalty for possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance is 20 years in prison.