ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – A Parsons, West Virginia man and woman have admitted to firearms charges, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
Jamie Huffman, age 35, pled guilty to two counts of “Theft of Firearm from Federal Firearm Licensee.” Huffman admitted to stealing several firearms from B.F. Long & Co, a Federal Firearm Licensee, including a .38 caliber revolver, and a 40 caliber Glock pistol, and a 9mm pistol. The crimes occurred in July and August 2016 in Tucker County.
Christopher C. Earnest, age 35, pled guilty to one count of “Possession of Stolen Firearm – Aiding and Abetting” and two counts of “Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.” Earnest admitted to possessing three stolen firearms. Earnest, having previously been convicted of distributing methamphetamine in United States District Court in the Northern District of West Virginia, admitted to possessing a 12-gauge shotgun, a .38-caliber pistol, and .40 caliber Glock pistol. The crimes occurred in June and August 2016 in Randolph and Tucker Counties.
Huffman faces up to 10 years incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000 for each count. Earnest faces up to 10 years incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000 for each count. 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 defendants.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Traci M. Cook is prosecuting the cases on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated.
U.S. District Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.
