Victor L. Carpenter, a 57-year-old resident of Mt. Zion, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of a firearm. This sentence was handed down by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Thomas S. Kleeh in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Carpenter was on state probation for previous convictions related to malicious assault and drug charges in Calhoun County when officers discovered a 16-gauge shotgun and ammunition during a home visit. The firearm had been modified with a shortened stock and barrel. Due to his felony convictions, Carpenter is legally prohibited from possessing firearms.

Following his prison term, Carpenter will be subject to three years of supervised release.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Cogar representing the government. The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the West Virginia State Police.