Thomas Ray III, Felon in Possession of Firearms, West Virginia 2013

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Detroit Man Indicted on Illegal Firearm Charges

A Detroit man has been indicted on charges of being a felon in possession of firearms in West Virginia. Thomas Ray III, 43, of Detroit, allegedly possessed a loaded firearm Glock .40 caliber pistol on February 5, 2013, near Huntington, W.Va. The indictment also alleges that on February 5, 2013, Ray possessed a loaded 12-gauge shotgun, a .22 caliber rifle, and an AR-15 assault rifle near Huntington.

According to the indictment, Ray was previously convicted of two felonies on February 28, 2012, in the Circuit Court of Will County, Illinois, for forcible detention/armed; and, giving a false bomb/gas alarm. His rights to possess a firearm were not restored.

The investigation was conducted by the United States Marshals Service. Assistant United States Attorney Joseph F. Adams is in charge of the prosecution. The case is being brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a nationwide commitment to reduce gun crime in the United States by networking existing local programs targeting gun crime.

The indictment contains two counts, and if convicted, Ray faces up to 10 years in prison. The charges contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

The case is a reminder of the importance of enforcing federal laws related to firearms. The prosecution’s efforts aim to reduce gun violence and make communities safer.

As the investigation continues, the community can expect to learn more about the case and the defendant’s involvement. In the meantime, the prosecution remains committed to seeking justice and holding accountable those who break the law.

This case highlights the need for stricter gun laws and better enforcement of existing laws. The community deserves to feel safe, and it’s up to law enforcement and the justice system to ensure that happens.

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