Clarksburg Man Sentenced for Firearm Charge

A Clarksburg man has been sentenced to 46 months of incarceration for a firearms charge, marking the culmination of a federal investigation.

Tee El Dodd, 34, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, pleaded guilty in December 2020 to one count of “Unlawful Possession of Firearm.” Dodd, a person prohibited from having a firearm because of a prior conviction, admitted to having a 9mm pistol in October 2019 in Doddridge County.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah E. Wagner prosecuted the case on behalf of the government, while the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police conducted the investigation.

U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the case, handing down the 46-month sentence.

Dodd’s crime was uncovered during a thorough investigation, which revealed that he had a 9mm pistol in his possession despite being prohibited from doing so due to a prior conviction.

The sentence is a stern reminder of the consequences of violating firearm laws, and serves as a warning to others who may be considering similar actions.

Tee El Dodd’s sentence is a significant blow to his freedom, and serves as a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies in West Virginia.

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