Edward Lee Nelson, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, West Virginia 2020

A Marshall County man has admitted to a firearms charge, according to a recent investigation.

Edward Lee Nelson, a 29-year-old resident of Moundsville, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to one count of ‘Unlawful Possession of Ammunition’ on an unspecified date in Marshall County. This charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

Nelson’s guilty plea stems from an incident in November 2020, in which he was found to be in possession of 20 cartridges of ammunition. As a result of a prior conviction, Nelson is prohibited from having firearms.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Clayton J. Reid on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm & Explosives and the Marshall County Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, led the investigation into Nelson’s activities.

U.S. Magistrate Judge James P. Mazzone presided over the case.

Nelson’s sentencing will be based on the seriousness of the offense and his prior criminal history, if any. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be determined by the court.

The investigation into Nelson’s activities is a clear example of the ongoing efforts to reduce firearms-related crimes in West Virginia.

Defendant’s Information: Edward Lee Nelson, 29, of Moundsville, West Virginia.

Criminal Charges: Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

City and State: Moundsville, West Virginia.

Incident Date: November 2020.

Sentence: Nelson faces up to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000.

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