Press Release
Marion County, WV man convicted of unlawful possession of firearms
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – John Basile, 64, of Fairview, West Virginia, pled guilty in federal court today to unlawful possession of firearms, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced.
Basile pled guilty today to an Information charging him with one count of “Possession of Stolen Firearms.” Basile was discovered in possession of two stolen firearms in Marion and Monongalia Counties.
He faces up to 10 years in prison and fine of up to $250,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offense 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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.
Updated January 22, 2016
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