Virginia man admits to a firearms charge

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Stephens City, Virginia man has admitted today to a firearms charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. 

Lawrence Craig Rich, age 34, pled guilty to one count of “False Statement in Connection with the Acquisition of a Firearm.” He admitted to making a false statement when attempting to purchase a rifle in Berkeley County in June 2017. 

Rich 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 Paul T. Camilletti is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives investigated. 
 
U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided.