A Berkeley County man has admitted to a firearms charge, federal authorities announced.
David Shane Worrell, 28, of Hedgesville, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to one count of ‘Unlawful Possession of Firearm’ in federal court in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
According to court documents, Worrell admitted to having a 9mm pistol in June 2020 in Berkeley County. However, he is prohibited from having firearms due to a prior conviction.
Worrell faces up to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000 for the crime.
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.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigating.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided over the case.
Worrell’s sentencing is pending.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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