Tyler County man admits to firearms violation

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Michael John Maisey, of Sistersville, West Virginia, has admitted to a firearms charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.

Maisey, age 49, pled guilty to one count of “Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.” Maisey, being prohibited from possessing a firearm, admitted to having a 9mm caliber pistol in July 2018 in Tyler County.

Maisey 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 Shawn M. Adkins is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the New Martinsville Police Department investigated. 

Senior U.S. District Judge Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. presided.