Jeffrey Alpaugh, 47, Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Dealing Firearms Without a License
A Beckley, West Virginia man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for dealing firearms without a license. Jeffrey Alpaugh, 47, pled guilty in April to the federal firearm charge.
According to the United States Attorney, Alpaugh admitted to engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license from in or about February 2017, to on or about October 30, 2017. During this time frame, he offered firearms for sale at flea markets and gun shows in Raleigh and Monroe Counties on almost a weekly basis.
On October 30, 2017, ATF agents executed a search warrant at Alpaugh’s home and seized 152 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition. As part of the plea agreement, any and all such firearms and ammunition will be forfeited and abandoned by him.
United States District Judge Irene Berger imposed the sentence. Assistant United States Attorney John File handled the prosecution.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The program brings together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.
The sentencing of Jeffrey Alpaugh is a reminder of the importance of enforcing federal firearms laws to keep bad guys from using those guns to hurt good people. This case highlights the efforts of law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Beckley Police Department, in keeping our communities safe.
Alpaugh’s sentence serves as a warning to others who may be engaging in similar activities. The prosecution of individuals who deal firearms without a license will continue to be a priority for law enforcement agencies.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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