Evan Megeath, 33, Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Unlawful Gun Possession

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – In a shocking turn of events, Evan Megeath, 33, of Strasburg, Virginia, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm.

The discovery of the .22 caliber rifle in July 2015 in Jefferson County, WV, sparked a chain of events that led to Megeath’s downfall. With a history of previous felony convictions in state court in Virginia, Megeath’s actions were deemed a serious threat to public safety.

Megeath’s past convictions include one count of ‘Breaking and Entering,’ two counts of ‘Grand Larceny,’ two counts of ‘False Pretenses,’ one count of ‘Bad Check,’ and one count of ‘Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance’ in the Circuit Court of Warren County, Virginia.

Following his guilty plea in April 2016 to one count of ‘Felon in Possession of a Firearm,’ Megeath faced the consequences of his actions. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Paul T. Camilletti and Anna Z. Krasinski led the prosecution on behalf of the government, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducting the investigation.

Chief U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh presided over the case, handing down the 27-month prison sentence to Megeath. The sentence serves as a stark reminder of the severity of the crime and the importance of upholding the law.

Evan Megeath’s case serves as a cautionary tale of the dangers of firearm possession for those with a history of felony convictions. As the community continues to grapple with the issue of gun violence, Megeath’s sentence serves as a reminder of the need for stricter laws and enforcement.

The sentencing of Evan Megeath marks a significant victory for law enforcement and the community, and serves as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.

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