Frank Everett Horner III, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Drug User, West Virginia 2017

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Harrison County man is facing up to ten years in prison for his role in a firearms violation.

Frank Everett Horner, III, age 24, pled guilty to 'Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Drug User.'

The charges stem from January and February 2017, when Horner admitted to possessing a .45-caliber pistol and a .25-caliber pistol in Harrison County.

Horner's plea agreement comes with a potential fine of up to $250,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, 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 Andrew R. Cogar is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the matter.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Aloi presided over the proceedings.

In January and February 2017, Horner admitted to possessing a .45-caliber pistol and a .25-caliber pistol in Harrison County. His plea agreement comes with a potential fine of up to $250,000.

Horner faces a maximum sentence of ten years in prison. The actual sentence will be determined by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, taking into account the seriousness of the offenses and Horner's prior criminal history.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/harrison-county-man-admits-firearms-charge