In a shocking turn of events, a Hardy County man has admitted to violating federal firearms laws. Justin Ray Guessford, age 40, of Fisher, West Virginia, has implicated himself in the unlawful possession of a firearm.
According to court documents, Guessford, also known as ‘Justin Ray Gilbert,’ was found with a .22 caliber rifle in Hardy County. What’s even more alarming is that Guessford is prohibited from having firearms due to prior malicious wounding and child neglect convictions.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the West Virginia State Police conducted a thorough investigation into the incident. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Warner is leading the prosecution on behalf of the government.
Guessford’s actions have put him at risk of facing up to 10 years in federal prison. The final sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The case was presided over by U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi. It’s clear that Guessford’s actions will have severe consequences, not just for himself, but for the community as well.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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