Darius Henning, Unlawful Possession of Firearms, West Virginia 2015

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A local man has been convicted of unlawful possession of firearms, announced United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II. Darius Henning, 24, of Clarksburg, was found guilty of the crime in federal court, despite being prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior conviction.

In January 2011, Henning was convicted of First Degree Robbery in the Circuit Court of Harrison County, West Virginia. This conviction made him ineligible to possess firearms. However, in January 2015, he was discovered in possession of a stolen .45 caliber pistol in Harrison County, West Virginia.

Henning pled guilty to one count of Felon in Possession of Firearm and one count of Possession of Stolen Firearm. He faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.00 on each count. The actual sentence will be determined by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, taking into account the severity of the crimes and Henning's prior criminal history.

The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Clarksburg Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Shawn Morgan prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley presided over the case.

Henning's conviction serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to firearm regulations. Possessing firearms as a convicted felon can lead to severe consequences.

The case highlights the efforts of law enforcement agencies in West Virginia to combat gun violence and ensure public safety.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/harrison-county-wv-man-convicted-unlawful-possession-firearms