Baltimore Man Pleaded Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges
Kanye Green admitted to possessing a firearm while under a protective order during a 2025 arrest.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Drug Crime
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Kanye Green, 23, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for drug trafficking and firearm possession. The charges stemmed from an October 2025 arrest in Northwest Baltimore.
Why it matters
The plea addresses illegal firearm possession by a respondent subject to a domestic violence protective order. It reflects federal efforts to prosecute prohibited persons found in possession of weapons and narcotics.
Kanye Green faces a minimum of 5 years and up to life in prison for the drug-trafficking firearm charge, while the prohibited person charge carries a 15-year maximum. U.S. District Court Judge Deborah K. Chasanow will preside over sentencing.
The players
Kanye Green
He is a 23-year-old individual who pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm charges.
Deborah K. Chasanow
She is a U.S. District Court Judge overseeing the legal proceedings for the defendant.
The details
Police arrested Green in Northwest Baltimore after noticing a bulge in his clothing that revealed a handgun. A subsequent search of his person uncovered cocaine and cocaine base, leading to the federal drug and firearm charges.
Timeline
October 28, 2025: Police arrested Green in Northwest Baltimore.
January 8, 2027: Sentencing is scheduled to occur.
Legal Context
This case follows the established enforcement pattern for individuals violating the federal prohibition of firearm possession by respondents of domestic violence protective orders. Federal prosecutors continue to leverage these specific statutes to reduce the presence of illegal weapons in high-crime areas.
The arrest and subsequent prosecution remove a suspect found in possession of both narcotics and a handgun from the streets of Northwest Baltimore. These federal proceedings signal a continued effort by authorities to maintain public safety through the enforcement of existing firearm restrictions.
The takeaway
This case highlights the serious federal prison sentences attached to combining firearm possession with drug trafficking. Authorities emphasize that individuals subject to protective orders face enhanced legal consequences for carrying weapons.
What happens next
U.S. District Court Judge Deborah K. Chasanow is scheduled to sentence Kanye Green on January 8, 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about local enforcement efforts in the Drug Crime section.
More information
For additional details on federal prosecutions, visit the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office resources.
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