A Shinnston man has found himself in hot water with the law after admitting to unlawfully possessing a firearm.
According to reports, 35-year-old Steven Scott Nestor pled guilty to one count of "Unlawful Possession of a Firearm" in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
The crime, which occurred in May 2017 in Harrison County, West Virginia, saw Nestor possessing a 9mm caliber pistol despite having previously been convicted of a felony in Harrison County Circuit Court.
Nestor now faces a maximum sentence of 10 years 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.
Aiding in the investigation was the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Traci M. Cook is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.
In a related development, Senior U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley presided over the case.
Nestor’s case serves as a stark reminder of the serious consequences that come with breaking the law. The public is reminded that the possession of firearms, especially by those with prior felony convictions, is strictly prohibited under federal law.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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