Arica L. Anderson, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, West Virginia 2023

Arica L. Anderson, a 37-year-old woman from Lewisburg, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. The crime occurred on January 2, 2022, when a law enforcement officer conducted a traffic stop in the Pickaway area of Monroe County.

During the stop, the officer saw Anderson trying to conceal an Acier Comprime, .25-caliber pistol. Anderson admitted to possessing the firearm, which is a federal crime since she has a prior felony conviction.

According to court documents, Anderson was previously convicted of conspiracy to commit a felony offense: robbery in the first degree in Monroe County Circuit Court on September 16, 2013. This conviction prohibits her from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.

Anderson is scheduled to be sentenced on July 31, 2023, and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.

United States Attorney Will Thompson commended the investigative work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the West Virginia State Police. Senior United States District Judge David A. Faber presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Andrew D. Isabell 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. 1:22-cr-104.

Arica L. Anderson’s case serves as a reminder of the importance of strict gun control laws in the United States. Her conviction showcases the efforts of law enforcement agencies to keep communities safe from those who try to circumvent these laws.

The case highlights the consequences of violating federal gun laws and the commitment of the U.S. Attorney’s Office to prosecute such crimes. Anderson’s sentence will be determined by the court on July 31, 2023.

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