PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia man was convicted Tuesday of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon following a federal trial, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced.
Arthur Thompson, 40, was found guilty after prosecutors presented evidence related to a December 20, 2022, incident involving Philadelphia police, according to court filings.
Authorities said two officers observed Thompson commit a traffic violation and attempted a traffic stop, after which he exited his vehicle, discarded a loaded firearm, and fled on foot…