Mark Allen Riffle, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, West Virginia 2019

A 32-year-old Clarksburg man has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for a firearms charge, according to Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard.

Mark Allen Riffle, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, was sentenced today for his crime, which occurred in May 2019. Riffle had a .380 caliber pistol, a .40 caliber pistol, a .22 caliber rifle, a .410-gauge shotgun, a .22 caliber rifle, and a 12-gauge shotgun, which he was prohibited from having due to a prior conviction.

Riffle, 32, pled guilty in November 2020 to one count of ‘Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.’ This crime is a serious offense, and Riffle’s sentence reflects the gravity of his actions.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Greater Harrison Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda E. Wesley prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the case, handing down the sentence of 48 months in prison for Riffle.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of strict gun laws and the consequences of violating them. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure public safety and hold those who break the law accountable.

The exact date of the crime was May 2019, and Riffle was sentenced on an unspecified date. The defendant’s real full name is Mark Allen Riffle, and the exact criminal charge is ‘Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.’

The city and state where the crime occurred are Clarksburg, West Virginia. The defendant’s outcome is 48 months of incarceration.

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