CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Kevin Maurice Crider, 52, of Marmet, West Virginia, is facing serious time after admitting to a federal gun crime. The plea comes after investigators caught him red-handed with a .45 caliber handgun, a weapon he had no legal right to possess.
Court records reveal Crider was in possession of the firearm on June 8, 2020. But this wasn’t a simple oversight. Crider knowingly violated federal law, fully aware that his previous felony conviction in Kanawha County Circuit Court – for attempted prescription fraud – permanently stripped him of the right to own a firearm.
The bust highlights the ongoing effort by federal and local law enforcement to keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Marmet Police Department worked together on the investigation, a collaboration praised by U.S. Attorney William S. Thompson. This wasn’t some minor infraction; it’s a direct threat to public safety.
Crider pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. The charge carries a hefty penalty: up to 10 years in federal prison. He’ll be back in court on March 17, 2022, to learn his fate. Expect a severe sentence given the seriousness of the offense and Crider’s prior criminal history.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Blackwell, under the watchful eye of United States District Judge Irene C. Berger. The Grimy Times will continue to track this case and report on the sentencing. For those seeking more detailed information, a press release is available on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Court documents related to this case, including the official case file (2:21-cr-00125), can be accessed through the PACER system. This case serves as a stark reminder that possessing a firearm while prohibited is a serious federal offense with significant consequences. The Grimy Times will continue to bring you the raw, unfiltered truth about crime in West Virginia and beyond.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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