Cozad, 32, Busted for Gun Crime in Harrison County
A Harrison County man has been convicted of a serious crime. Christopher C. Cozad, of Mount Clare, West Virginia, was found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm.
Cozad, a 32-year-old man, had previously been convicted of felony fleeing from an officer in Harrison County in 2011. According to court documents, Cozad was in possession of a Smith & Wesson 5.56 caliber firearm in April 2016.
The crime was investigated by the Bureau for Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Greater Harrison County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Traci M. Cook is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided over the case.
Cozad faces up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, 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 highlights the importance of enforcing gun laws in West Virginia. As law enforcement agencies continue to crack down on gun crimes, it is essential that individuals like Cozad are held accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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