Brian Cutright, Firearms Charges, West Virginia 2018

Local Man Charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearm and Unregistered Firearm

A Monongalia County man has been indicted on federal charges related to the unlawful possession of a firearm and an unregistered firearm. Brian Cutright, 40, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was charged with one count of ‘Unlawful Possession of Firearm’ and one count of ‘Possession of Unregistered Firearm’. According to court documents, Cutright is accused of having a .25 caliber pistol, a .45 caliber pistol, two .22 caliber rifles, a .40 S&W rifle, and two 12-guage shotguns in July 2018 in Monongalia County.

It is alleged that Cutright was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to his use of controlled substances. If convicted, Cutright faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for each count. The actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Greater Harrison Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, and the Mon Metro Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda E. Wesley is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.

An indictment is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Cutright is scheduled to appear in federal court to face the charges. The case is ongoing, and further information will be released as it becomes available.

The charges against Cutright are a reminder of the importance of following federal and state laws related to firearms. The public is reminded that the possession of firearms is a serious matter and is subject to strict regulations.

In West Virginia, the possession of firearms is regulated by state and federal laws. Individuals who are prohibited from possessing firearms due to their use of controlled substances or other reasons may face severe penalties if caught.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/monongalia-county-man-indicted-firearms-charges-0