Huntington, West Virginia – In a shocking turn of events, Antwan Lamar Sherrod, 32, of Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm in West Virginia today.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on October 1, 2019, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a Ninth Avenue residence in Huntington and encountered Sherrod in the residence with a Springfield Armory XDS 9mm pistol next to him on a couch.
Federal law prohibits a person with a prior felony conviction from possessing a firearm or ammunition. Sherrod knew he was prohibited from possessing a firearm because of his conviction for felony conspiracy in Cabell County Circuit Court on August 24, 2017.
Sherrod is scheduled to be sentenced on October 17, 2022, and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine. This is a serious offense that highlights the importance of gun control laws in our society.
United States Attorney Will Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Huntington Police Department.
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie S. Taylor is prosecuting the case.
A copy of this press release is located 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 Case No. 3:22-cr-22.
This case serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating federal gun laws. As a community, we must work together to ensure that those who engage in such activities are held accountable for their actions.
With this guilty plea, Sherrod has acknowledged his wrongdoing and must now face the consequences of his actions. We will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
The facts of this case are clear: Antwan Lamar Sherrod, a convicted felon, was found in possession of a firearm in West Virginia. He pleaded guilty to this crime and now faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.
This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of gun violence and the importance of enforcing our federal gun laws. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our communities are safe and that those who engage in such activities are held accountable.
In conclusion, this case highlights the importance of gun control laws and the consequences of violating them. We will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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- Omarr Boone, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, West Virginia 2021 · California
- Danny Merriweather, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, West Virginia 2021 · Virginia
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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