BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A Baltimore man pled guilty to federal gun charges Friday stemming from a verbal altercation at a metro station, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Maryland.
Willie Ruff, 37, was charged with possessing firearms as a prohibited person after officials said he threatened someone with a weapon at a northwest Baltimore metro station.
Ruff was not allowed to possess a firearm because of a previous felony conviction.
Authorities reported that on April 28, 2025, an MTA police officer saw someone walk into the northwest Baltimore metro station, go down the escalator, and then, moments later, return up the escalator to engage in a verbal altercation with Ruff, who was near the station entrance.
The officer then observed the individual tie their hair back and raise their hands as if preparing for a fight.
The officer approached the altercation and saw Ruff draw a handgun from his pocket, pointing it at the individual.
As the officer approached Ruff, he withdrew his handgun, instructing Ruff to stop and drop his weapon.
Ruff then placed the firearm back into his pocket and lay on the ground.
Ruff was put in handcuffs, and an MTA officer recovered the gun from his pocket.
Officials said the gun was loaded with three rounds of ammunition and was reported stolen from Salisbury.
Ruff faces up to 15 years in prison for these crimes.
Sentencing is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Feb. 17, 2027.
This post was originally published on Fox 45 by Sinclair Media Group.
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