Mark L. Flint, II, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, West Virginia 2020

A Wheeling man is facing serious charges after being accused of having a firearm, despite being prohibited from doing so.

According to the U.S. Attorney's office, Mark L. Flint, II, age 35, of Wheeling, was charged with one count of 'Unlawful Possession of a Firearm'.

The indictment alleges that Flint, who is prohibited from having a firearm, had a .40 semi-automatic pistol in May 2020 in Ohio County.

Flint faces up to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000.

'An indictment is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty,' stated U.S. Attorney Bill Powell.

The investigation into Flint's alleged firearm possession was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Wheeling Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Danae DeMasi-Lemon is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.

Mandatory Facts:

1. Defendant/Respondent: Mark L. Flint, II

2. Exact Criminal Charges: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

3. City and State: Wheeling, West Virginia

4. Exact Date: May 2020

5. Sentence or Outcome: Up to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/two-west-virginia-men-indicted-firearms-charges