Martinsburg man admits to unlawful acquisition of firearm

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Deven Deloreece Johnson, 21, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, pled guilty today to providing false information in order to purchase a firearm, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced.

Johnson provided false information during the acquisition of a 9mm caliber pistol in December 2015 in Berkeley County, West Virginia.

Johnson pled guilty today to one count of “Conspiracy to Provide a False Statement During the Attempted Purchase of a Firearm.” He faces up to 10 years in prison 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 Shawn M. Adkins prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the West Virginia State Police investigated.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided.