Russell Cary Owens, Unlawful Possession of Firearm, West Virginia 2016

Unlawful Firearm Possession Lands Thomasville Man in Prison

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – In a shocking turn of events, Russell Cary Owens, 51, of Thomasville, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm.

According to court records, Owens was discovered in possession of over ten firearms in Monongalia County, West Virginia, in June 2016. This discovery led to a guilty plea for one count of ‘Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm’ in November 2016.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Traci M. Cook took on the case, representing the government, while the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives conducted the investigation.

Owens’ past is marked by a felony conviction in Texas, which further complicated his situation. U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley presided over the case.

The case highlights the importance of gun control laws and the consequences of violating them. As Owens will now spend the next 12 months behind bars, it serves as a stark reminder of the severity of such crimes.

The people of Monongalia County can rest a little easier knowing that justice has been served. The Grimy Times will continue to investigate and report on similar cases, shedding light on the darkest corners of our society.

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