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Monongalia County man sentenced for role in firearms conspiracy

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of West Virginia

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Brandon J. Martino, of Wadestown, West Virginia, was sentenced today to three years of probation for his role in a firearms conspiracy, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.

Martino, age 26, pled guilty in January 2021 to one count of “False Statement During Attempted Purchase of Firearm.” Martino admitted to falsifying documents to illegally purchase a 9mm pistol in May 2018 in Monongalia County.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher L. Bauer prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives investigated.

Chief U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley presided.

Updated May 21, 2021
Topic
Firearms Offenses
Component
USAO - West Virginia, Northern

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