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Robert J. Thomas, a 31-year-old man from St. Albans, was caught possessing a Glock Model 27 .40-caliber pistol in the Jefferson area of Kanawha County on January 27, 2024. As a felon, Thomas was prohibited from owning a firearm due to a prior conviction for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance in Putnam County Circuit Court on October 9, 2019. Thomas’s actions led to his sentencing to 4 years in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. The sentencing was the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, and the South Charleston Police Department.
The case against Thomas was part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating violent crime and protecting communities from perpetrators. United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin imposed the sentence, with Assistant United States Attorney Gabriel Price and third-year law student intern Jeffrey R. Watkins prosecuting the case.
The sentencing of Robert J. Thomas serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating federal gun laws. As a felon, Thomas was well aware of his prohibition from possessing a firearm, yet he chose to disregard the law. The collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies in this case demonstrate the commitment to upholding federal laws and ensuring public safety.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Weapons
- Defendant: West Virginia
- Location: WV
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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