A Washington, D.C. man with a history of breaking the law has been convicted of illegally possessing a firearm, officials announced today. Mario Adonte Crawley, age 51, of Washington, D.C. was found guilty of the unlawful possession of a firearm after a jury returned a guilty verdict. The evidence presented at trial established that Crawley’s vehicle was stopped in Kearneysville, West Virginia, by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office in September 2023. During the traffic stop, officers located a loaded 9mm handgun hidden in a laundry basket in the back of Crawley’s automobile.
Crawley is prohibited from possessing firearms because of prior felony convictions for Armed Robbery in the District of Columbia, Attempted Robbery in Petersburg, Virginia, and Receiving Stolen Property in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Daniel Salem and Lara Omps-Botteicher prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; the Drug Enforcement Administration; and the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case.
U.S. District Court Judge Gina M. Groh presided over the trial and will determine Crawley’s sentence at a later date. Crawley faces up to 15 years in prison for the conviction.
Crawley’s history of crime has been well-documented, with multiple felony convictions on his record. His actions have put the public at risk, and his latest conviction is a result of his reckless behavior.
The conviction of Mario Adonte Crawley serves as a reminder that those who break the law will be held accountable. The Grimy Times will continue to bring you updates on this case as more information becomes available.
The investigation was a collaborative effort between local, state, and federal agencies, demonstrating the commitment to public safety and the rule of law.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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