Richard Daniels Jr., Felon in Possession of a Firearm, West Virginia 2022

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A disturbing case of a convicted felon in possession of a firearm has come to light in West Virginia. Richard Daniels Jr., 39, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to a federal gun crime.

According to statements made in court, Daniels possessed a Springfield, Model XD 9mm handgun on December 12, 2020 in Charleston. Daniels admitted that he knew he was prohibited from possessing the gun because of his 2003 felony conviction for third-degree sexual assault in Rock County, Wisconsin.

This egregious crime has left many in the community outraged. The fact that Daniels knew he was prohibited from owning a firearm due to his past conviction only adds to the severity of the situation.

Daniels pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced on March 10, 2022. This is a stark reminder that the consequences of committing a crime can be severe and long-lasting.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia made the announcement, commending the investigative work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Charleston Police Department.

Senior United States District Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr. presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Nick Miller is prosecuting the case.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 2:21-cr-00183.

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