Todd Dwayne Mills, Jr., False Statement During Purchase of Firearms, West Virginia 2021

A Martinsburg, West Virginia man has been sentenced for making a false statement during the purchase of firearms.

Todd Dwayne Mills, Jr., 24, of Hagerstown, Maryland, pleaded guilty in November 2021 to one count of ‘False Statement During Purchase of Firearms.’ He admitted to making false statements on forms to purchase two 9mm pistols in March 2021 in Berkeley County.

The sentence for Mills’ crime was announced by United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld. As part of his plea agreement, Mills was sentenced to three years of probation.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives investigated the matter.

U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh presided over the case. The government’s investigation and prosecution of Mills’ crime is a reminder that making false statements during firearms purchases is a serious offense with serious consequences.

The case highlights the importance of ensuring that firearms are purchased and possessed lawfully. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives will continue to work to prevent firearms crimes and hold those accountable who break the law.

Mills’ case also serves as a reminder that making false statements during firearms purchases can have serious consequences, including imprisonment and fines.

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