CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Jacob Daniel Anthony, 21, of Weston, West Virginia, pled guilty today to possessing stolen firearms, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced.
In August 2015, Anthony stole a.45 caliber pistol, a 12 gauge shotgun, and a 20 gauge shotgun. He then pawned the three firearms at locations in Lewis, Upshur, and Harrison Counties.
Anthony pled guilty today to one count of “Possession of Stolen Firearms." He faces up to 10 years in prison 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.
Assistant U.S. Attorney David Perri prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Weston, West Virginia Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
