Willie Edward Robinson, Jr., Unlawful Possession of Firearm, West Virginia 2019

CRIME REPORT: Fairmont Man Faces Decades in Prison for Firearm Charge

Fairmont, West Virginia - In a shocking turn of events, Willie Edward Robinson, Jr., a 62-year-old man from Fairmont, West Virginia, has admitted to a firearms charge, announced U.S. Attorney Bill Powell.

According to investigators, Robinson was found to be in possession of a 410 gauge shotgun and a 12 gauge shotgun in February 2019 in Marion County. The charges against Robinson claim that he is prohibited from having a firearm due to a previous conviction.

Robinson, who has pled guilty to one count of 'Unlawful Possession of Firearm,' 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.

The case against Robinson is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah E. Wagner on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Fairmont Police Department conducted the investigation that led to Robinson's arrest.

The case was presided over by U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Aloi. As the trial approaches, the community remains on edge, wondering what will become of Robinson and what the consequences will be for his actions.

The exact date of Robinson's sentencing has yet to be announced, but one thing is clear: the 62-year-old man from Fairmont, West Virginia, is facing a serious punishment for his crimes.

Defendant's Info:

Defendant Name: Willie Edward Robinson, Jr.

Criminal Charges: One count of 'Unlawful Possession of Firearm.'

City and State: Fairmont, West Virginia

Exact Date: February 2019

Sentence or Outcome: Faces up to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000.

Dollar Amounts: $250,000

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/marion-county-man-admits-firearms-charge-2