CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – The grim reaper of the law has meted out justice in the form of a 19-month sentence to Tyler M. Purvis-Mitchell, 22, of Albany, New York, for his audacious scheme to circumvent the firearms laws of our great nation.
But this wasn’t just any run-of-the-mill illegal gun possession. This was a calculated plot that saw Purvis-Mitchell select a firearm from Cashland II Pawn Shop and manipulate another individual into purchasing it on his behalf. The unsuspecting party, believing herself the legitimate buyer, used Purvis-Mitchell’s funds to complete the crime, all under the guise of a false statement.
This deceitful ploy came to light when Purvis-Mitchell pled guilty to ‘Conspiracy to Provide a False Statement During the Purchase of a Firearm’ back in July 2016. The truth finally caught up with him as he was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley, who presided over this grim spectacle.
The Assistant U.S. Attorney Shawn M. Adkins prosecuted the case for the government, while the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) led the investigation into this sordid affair. It’s a stark reminder that even in the shadowy world of gunrunning, justice ultimately prevails.
Purvis-Mitchell’s sentence is a stern warning to those who would seek to flout our laws and endanger the lives of innocent citizens with their illegal firearm dealings. Let this be a lesson: the wheel of justice turns slowly but it never stops turning.
The grim reaper has spoken, and Tyler M. Purvis-Mitchell will pay for his treachery behind bars for 19 long months.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Weapons|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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