Tairon Jordan Bradley, a 25-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison. Following his incarceration, he will undergo three years of supervised release for the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The case against Bradley stems from an incident on November 7, 2023. During a traffic stop conducted by law enforcement in Kenova, Bradley fled the scene. He drove onto Interstate 64 during the pursuit and collided with another vehicle upon entering Cabell County. His vehicle eventually stopped on I-64, after which he attempted to escape on foot into a wooded area where officers apprehended him. In his vehicle, authorities discovered a loaded Weihrauch Hermann Model EA/R .38 Special/.357 magnum revolver.
Federal regulations prohibit individuals with prior felony convictions from possessing firearms or ammunition. Bradley was aware of this restriction due to previous convictions for first-degree robbery and conspiracy in Cabell County Circuit Court dated January 17, 2019.
Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston acknowledged the investigative efforts of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), along with the Kenova Police Department and the Huntington Police Department.
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers delivered the sentence while Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie Taylor handled prosecution duties.
This legal action is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. The Department's strategy emphasizes community trust-building, supporting violence prevention organizations, strategic enforcement priorities, and result measurement.
Further details regarding this case can be accessed via PACER under Case No. 3:24-cr-83 or through the U.S. Attorney’s Office website for the Southern District of West Virginia.
