MARTINSBURG, WV – A Berkeley County man has admitted to an unlawful firearms charge, leaving him facing up to 10 years in prison and a significant fine.
Eric Timothy Gray, 54, of Inwood, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to one count of ‘Unlawful Possession of a Firearm’ in a Martinsburg court. The charges stem from January 2020, when Gray was found to be in possession of a rifle despite having prior felony convictions, which prohibit him from owning firearms.
According to court documents, Gray’s possession of the rifle makes him a threat to public safety. This conviction is the culmination of an investigation led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kimberley D. Crockett is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history of the defendant.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided over the hearing. The maximum sentence Gray faces is 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000.
Gray’s guilty plea marks a significant development in the case, which began with his possession of a rifle in January 2020. His conviction serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of violating federal firearms laws.
The case serves as a warning to those who would seek to circumvent the law and possess firearms in violation of their rights. The federal government will continue to vigorously prosecute cases involving the unlawful possession of firearms.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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