Shawn Monte Pritchard, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, West Virginia 2020

Fairmont Man Admits to Firearms Charge

A Marion County man is facing serious consequences after admitting to a firearms charge. Shawn Monte Pritchard, 33, of Fairmont, West Virginia, pled guilty to one count of “Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.”

Pritchard, a person prohibited from having a firearm because of prior felony convictions, admitted to having a 12-gauge shotgun in May 2020 in Marion County. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the West Virginia State Police investigated the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah E. Wagner is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Aloi presided over the proceedings.

Pritchard faces up to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

This case highlights the importance of following firearm laws and the consequences of violating them. It also serves as a reminder of the role of law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting crimes.

The outcome of this case will have significant implications for Pritchard and his loved ones. As the court proceedings continue, it will be interesting to see how this case unfolds.

For more information on this case, please contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Mandatory Facts: Defendant/Respondent: Shawn Monte Pritchard; Exact Criminal Charges: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm; City and State: Clarksburg, West Virginia; Exact Date: May 2020; Sentence or Outcome: Up to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000.

Note: This article is based on a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

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