Kelvin Bradley, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, West Virginia 2020

Kelvin Bradley, a 48-year-old man from Michigan, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm in West Virginia. According to court documents and statements made in court, Bradley was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by law enforcement on Washington Street in Charleston on December 19, 2020. During the stop, officers found a Colt, .38 Special revolver in the vehicle.

Bradley admitted to possessing the firearm, which is a serious crime under federal law. The law prohibits individuals with prior felony convictions from possessing firearms or ammunition. Bradley’s prior conviction for aggravated stalking in the Third Judicial Circuit, Wayne County, Michigan, on September 3, 2002, makes him ineligible to possess a firearm.

Assistant United States Attorneys Nowles Heinrich and Negar Kordestani are prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the Charleston Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). United States District Judge Irene C. Berger presided over the hearing.

Bradley is scheduled to be sentenced on September 14, 2023, and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia made the announcement, commending the investigative work of the Charleston Police Department and the ATF.

The case, 2:22-cr-98, is ongoing, and a copy of the press release can be found on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for the case number.

Kelvin Bradley’s guilty plea is a significant development in this ongoing case. The charges against him highlight the importance of enforcing federal laws related to firearms and the consequences of violating those laws.

As the investigation and prosecution of this case continue, it is clear that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia is committed to holding individuals accountable for their actions and ensuring public safety in the community.

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