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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 – Harry Anderson Sprouse, III, of Maidsville, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 12 months of incarceration for his role in a firearms conspiracy, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.

Sprouse, 53, pleaded guilty in May 2022 to one count of “Aiding and Abetting the False Statement in Connection with the Acquisition of Firearms.” Sprouse admitted to working with another to illegally purchase two pistols from a licensed dealer in December 2020 in Marion County.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda E. Wesley prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives investigated.

Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided.

Updated September 28, 2022
Topic
Firearms Offenses
Component
USAO - West Virginia, Northern

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