Ohio Man Sentenced for Unlawful Possession of Firearm

A 24-year-old man from Wintersville, Ohio, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a firearms charge, announced United States Attorney Bill Powell.

Shaheim Price, 24, pled guilty to one count of “Unlawful Possession of a Firearm” in April 2018. The crime occurred in Ohio County in October 2017, when Price, who had previously been convicted of a felony, admitted to possessing a 9mm pistol.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven L. Vogrin prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Wheeling Police Department.

Senior U.S. District Judge Frederick P. Stamp, Jr., presided over the case.

The reinvigoration of PSN, announced by Attorney General Jeff Sessions in October 2017, aims to address the trend of rising violent crime in America. Sessions has made turning the tide of this crime a top priority, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to develop a district crime reduction strategy that incorporates the lessons learned since PSN launched in 2001.

Price’s sentence is a result of his unlawful actions, and it serves as a reminder of the consequences of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The community can rest assured that law enforcement is working tirelessly to keep our neighborhoods safe.