Jason Lee Gordon, Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, West Virginia 2024

A Hampshire County man with a prior conviction for domestic violence has been indicted for illegally possessing nine firearms, according to a recent announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office.

Jason Lee Gordon, 36, of Rio, West Virginia, has been charged with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The indictment stems from an incident in April 2022, in which law enforcement officers responded to a domestic incident involving Gordon and subsequently observed that he had driven his automobile into a ditch.

Gordon was arrested for driving under the influence, and officers discovered nine guns and assorted ammunition in his automobile. One of the weapons was a ghost gun, or a privately manufactured firearm, while the other eight firearms were conventionally made. The discovery of these firearms led to the current indictment, as Gordon is prohibited from possessing firearms due to his prior conviction for domestic violence in Mineral County.

The prosecution of domestic abusers with guns continues to be a priority for the United States Attorney’s Office, with United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld stating, "The prosecution of domestic abusers with guns continues to be a priority for my office. Every case like this that we bring makes the community safer, not only for victims but also for the law enforcement officers who respond to domestic calls."

The case is being investigated by the ATF, the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hardy County Sheriff’s Office. It is being prosecuted by Eleanor F. Hurney, Assistant U.S. Attorney. Gordon is currently being detained in the Eastern Regional Jail and will be arraigned in federal court on February 2.

An indictment is merely an accusation, and Gordon is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The United States Attorney’s Office will continue to pursue cases like this, prioritizing the safety of the community and holding offenders accountable for their actions.

The indictment of Jason Lee Gordon serves as a reminder of the importance of enforcing laws related to domestic violence and firearms possession. The collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the United States Attorney’s Office is crucial in bringing these cases to justice and making the community a safer place.

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