NORFOLK, Va. - Robert James Gibson, 25, of Roxobel, North Carolina, pleaded guilty today to charges of possession of stolen firearms.
According to a statement of facts filed with the plea agreement, Gibson and a co-conspirator broke into AWH Arms in Virginia Beach and stole 22 firearms which Gibson and the co-conspirator were selling to people on the streets. This case came to light when a drunken individual left a night club and started shooting a gun into the air. After responding to a call about the shooting, police recovered the firearm and discovered it was stolen from the break-in at AWH Arms. The drunken individual identified both Gibson and the co-conspirator who sold him the stolen firearm.
Gibson was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 3, 2015. Gibson faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison when sentenced on Dec. 3, 2015. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Dana J. Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; and Charles E. Smith, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) Washington Field Division, made the announcement after the plea was accepted by U.S. District Judge Mark S. Davis. Assistant U.S. Attorney William D. Muhr is prosecuting the case.
A copy of this press release may be found on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 2:15-cr-69.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
