Teresa Miller, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, West Virginia 2023

CRIME: Morgantown Woman Charged with Firearm Violation

A Monongalia County woman faces serious charges for a firearms violation, according to a recent indictment. Teresa Miller, 45, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was named in a federal grand jury indictment for one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

Miller, who has a prior conviction for a drug-related crime, is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Despite this, she allegedly had two guns in her possession in July 2018.

The indictment accuses Miller of having a .380 caliber pistol and a .45 caliber pistol in Monongalia County. Miller faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for each count.

Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence will be determined by the seriousness of the offense and Miller's prior criminal history. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative to reduce violent crime.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda E. Wesley is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Morgantown Police Department investigated the matter.

An indictment is merely an accusation, and Miller is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Teresa Miller, 45, is a resident of Morgantown, West Virginia. She is charged with one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, a violation of federal law. The alleged crime occurred in July 2018 in Monongalia County.

According to the indictment, Miller's prior conviction for a drug-related crime renders her prohibited from possessing a firearm. She faces serious consequences, including up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

Miller's case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda E. Wesley on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Morgantown Police Department worked together to investigate the matter.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/monongalia-county-woman-indicted-firearms-violation