Donaven Eugene Simms, a resident of Hagerstown, Maryland, has admitted to participating in a firearms trafficking operation in Berkeley County, West Virginia. The incident involves Simms pleading guilty to aiding and abetting a false statement during the purchase of a firearm. Court documents indicate that Simms collaborated with other defendants to acquire firearms in Martinsburg, West Virginia, which were then intended for distribution to individuals outside the state.
Simms may face a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. The final decision regarding his sentence will be made by a federal district court judge, who will take into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other legal factors.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle Kane. The investigation was carried out by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided over the proceedings.
Further details on the case can be found at the following link: www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/maryland-men-admit-roles-firearms-trafficking-operation
