Alexis McDonald, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, West Virginia 2017

Alexis McDonald, 19, of Elkins, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 37 months incarceration for illegally possessing a firearm, Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen announced.

McDonald, who had previously been convicted of a felony offense in Pennsylvania, is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Her history of crime caught up with her when she admitted to possessing a .9mm caliber pistol in Barbour County, West Virginia in July 2016.

The specifics of the case are damning. McDonald pled guilty to one count of “Felon in Possession of a Firearm” in January 2017, a charge that carries significant weight given her previous convictions.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner prosecuted the case on behalf of the government, working tirelessly to ensure that justice was served. The Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force investigated the case, providing crucial evidence that led to McDonald’s conviction.

U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey presided over the sentencing, handing down the 37-month incarceration sentence. The sentence serves as a reminder that the justice system will not tolerate illegal firearm possession, particularly by those with a history of felony convictions.

The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat firearm crimes in West Virginia. The cooperation between the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force and the U.S. Attorney’s office is a testament to the dedication of authorities to keeping communities safe from violent crime.

As McDonald begins her 37-month sentence, the community can take comfort in knowing that one more individual who has shown a disregard for the law is off the streets. The sentence also serves as a warning to others who would consider illegally possessing a firearm: the consequences are severe and will be enforced to the fullest extent of the law.

In a state where firearm crimes are a serious concern, the sentencing of Alexis McDonald is a significant victory for law enforcement. It demonstrates that the justice system is committed to holding individuals accountable for their actions and to protecting the public from those who would seek to do harm.

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