Charles Lynn, Possession of Stolen Firearm, West Virginia 2020

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – In a shocking turn of events, Charles Lynn, a 41-year-old from Uniontown, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 115 months in prison for possession of stolen firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Bill Powell.

The crime, which took place in October 2018 in Monongalia County, involved Lynn admitting to possessing three stolen firearms: a 12-gauge shotgun, a .308 caliber rifle, and a 7mm caliber rifle. Lynn, a convicted felon, pleaded guilty to the charge in February 2020.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah E. Wagner prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, and the Pennsylvania State Police investigated the crime.

Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the federal government’s violent crime reduction efforts, brought this case to justice. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.

Lynn’s sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their crimes and the impact it has on the community.

Charles Lynn, 41, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 115 months in prison for possession of stolen firearms. The crime occurred in October 2018 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Lynn admitted to possessing three stolen firearms: a 12-gauge shotgun, a .308 caliber rifle, and a 7mm caliber rifle.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, and the Pennsylvania State Police investigated the crime. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah E. Wagner prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the case.