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West Virginia man sentenced for federal firearms charge

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

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Jessie Ross Duke, age 36, of Fairmont, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 10 years in federal prison for theft from a federal firearms licensee.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Duke broke into a licensed firearms dealer in Fairmont, stealing multiple long guns and handguns. Of the 13 firearms stolen, six were recovered nearby shortly after the burglary. Duke had previously stolen firearms from a licensed dealer in South Carolina and committed several other break-ins and robberies.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Wagner prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office investigated.

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

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Updated September 8, 2023
Topic
Firearms Offenses
Component
USAO - West Virginia, Northern

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