A 48-year-old man from Pine Grove, West Virginia, has admitted to a firearms charge in Wetzel County.
Joseph Harrison, age 48, pled guilty to one count of “Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition” in a United States court. Harrison, having previously been convicted of a felony, was accused of having a .22 caliber revolver, and rounds of ammunition for the firearm in October 2017 in Wetzel County.
The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000. 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 David J. Perri is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Wetzel County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case.
U.S. Magistrate Judge James E. Seibert presided over the case.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime, brought this case to court. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made turning the tide of rising violent crime in America a top priority.
Harrison faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The case is a reminder of the dangers of felons in possession of firearms and the importance of community safety.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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