Joshua Craig Grove, False Statement During the Purchase of a Firearm, West Virginia 2015

A Harper’s Ferry man has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for a firearms charge in West Virginia.

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Joshua Craig Grove, age 37, pled guilty to one count of “False Statement During the Purchase of a Firearm” in September 2017. The crime occurred on September 11, 2015 in Jefferson County.

Grove was sentenced to 46 months incarceration for the crime. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated.

Chief U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh presided over the case. Grove’s sentence will be served in a federal prison, and he will be subject to the supervision of federal authorities upon his release.

This is a significant sentence for a firearms charge in West Virginia. Grove’s crime was a serious offense, and his punishment reflects the gravity of the crime.

The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of federal and local authorities to keeping West Virginia safe from firearms-related crimes.

Grove’s case will serve as a warning to others who may attempt to deceive authorities during the purchase of firearms.

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