Timothy Glen Woods, Possession of a Firearm – Aiding and Abetting, West Virginia 2018

Elkins Man Sentenced for His Role in Firearms Conspiracy

In a shocking turn of events, Timothy Glen Woods, a 28-year-old resident of French Creek, West Virginia, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for his role in a stolen firearms conspiracy.

The case, which was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making neighborhoods safer, has left many in the community reeling. Woods pleaded guilty to one count of 'Possession of a Firearm – Aiding and Abetting' in April 2018.

According to court documents, Woods admitted to possessing 21 stolen firearms with the intent to conceal, sell, and barter them in October 2016. This brazen act of theft highlights the growing problem of firearms trafficking in our nation.

Woods was also ordered to pay $52,843.91 in restitution, a sum that he will be required to pay jointly with two other defendants. This significant financial penalty serves as a reminder that those who engage in illicit activities will be held accountable.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner prosecuted the case on behalf of the government, while the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives, The Mountain Region Drug & Violent Crime Task Force, the Greater Harrison Drug & Violent Crime Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, the West Virginia State Police, Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, the Buckhannon Police Department, and the Weston Police Department investigated.

U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey presided over the case, rendering his verdict. The reinvigoration of PSN in 2017 has been instrumental in addressing the rising tide of violent crime in America, and this case serves as a testament to the program's success.

As our nation continues to grapple with the issue of firearms trafficking, it is essential that we remain vigilant and work together to prevent such crimes from occurring. The sentencing of Timothy Glen Woods serves as a reminder that justice will be served, and those who engage in illicit activities will be held accountable.

The case highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the community in preventing firearms trafficking and reducing violent crime.

With the sentencing of Timothy Glen Woods, the community can rest a little easier knowing that justice has been served. However, the fight against firearms trafficking is far from over, and we must remain committed to preventing such crimes from occurring in the future.

The case of Timothy Glen Woods serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in illicit activities and the importance of working together to prevent firearms trafficking and reduce violent crime.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/upshur-county-man-sentenced-his-role-firearms-conspiracy