Harrison County man convicted of firearm charge

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Clarksburg, West Virginia, man was convicted today of unlawful possession of a firearm, Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen announced.

Matthew E. Boone, age 32, pled guilty to one count of “Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.” 

Boone, having previously been convicted of heroin distribution in United States District Court, and five felonies in Harrison County Circuit Court, admitted to having a 9mm pistol in his possession. The crime occurred in January 2017 in Harrison County.

Boone faces up to 10 years incarceration 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 Traci M. Cook prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Clarksburg Police Department investigated. 
 
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.