Brian Cutright, Unlawful Possession of Firearm, West Virginia 2020

Morgantown, West Virginia - In a shocking turn of events, 41-year-old Brian Cutright was sentenced to 46 months of incarceration for a firearms charge in a case that has left the community reeling.

Cutright, a resident of Morgantown, was prohibited from having a firearm due to his use of controlled substances. Despite this, he admitted to 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.

This brazen act of defiance has raised concerns about the ease with which individuals can obtain firearms despite being prohibited from doing so. The case has sparked a renewed call for stricter gun control laws in the state.

Cutright pleaded guilty to one count of “Unlawful Possession of Firearm” in August 2020. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda E. Wesley on behalf of the government.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Greater Harrison Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the Mon Metro Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated the case.

U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the case, handing down the sentence of 46 months of incarceration. The sentence is a stark reminder of the consequences of breaking the law and highlights the need for stricter gun control measures in the state.

The case serves as a wake-up call for the community, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the law and respecting the rights of others. It also underscores the need for more stringent regulations to prevent individuals like Cutright from obtaining firearms despite being prohibited from doing so.

As the community continues to grapple with the implications of this case, one thing is clear: the consequences of breaking the law can be severe, and the need for stricter gun control laws has never been more pressing.

Defendant's Information:

Defendant: Brian Cutright

Crime: Unlawful Possession of Firearm

City and State: Morgantown, West Virginia

Date: August 2020 (plea), July 2018 (crime)

Sentence: 46 months of incarceration

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