Firearm Possession Lands Man in Prison
In a recent case, Ronnie Harold Sharp, a 49-year-old man from Paducah, Kentucky, was sentenced to 3 years and 10 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm. The incident occurred on March 14, 2022, when authorities discovered a Smith & Wesson, model SW40VE, .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol and a Smith & Wesson, model 32-1, .38 caliber revolver in Sharp’s possession.
Sharp’s possession of these firearms was illegal due to his prior felony convictions. On June 10, 2013, in Calloway Circuit Court, Sharp was convicted of theft by unlawful taking over $500, theft of an automobile, two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, receiving stolen property over $500, first-degree fleeing or evading police, and manufacturing methamphetamine, first offense. Additionally, on May 5, 2005, in Calloway Circuit Court, Sharp was convicted of two counts of complicity to second-degree assault, criminal attempt to manufacture methamphetamine, and possession of anhydrous ammonia.
Sharp’s sentence includes 3 years and 10 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
The case was investigated by the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office and the ATF Paducah Satellite Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Seth Hancock, Chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Paducah Branch Office, prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities. The program was launched on May 26, 2021, with the goal of fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
Sharp’s case serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to firearms laws and regulations. The Western District of Kentucky and local law enforcement agencies will continue to work together to ensure public safety and hold individuals accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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