Parkersburg Man Admits to Firearms Violation

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Michael McHenry, age 22, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, has admitted to the unlawful possession of a firearm.

According to court documents and statements made in court, McHenry is prohibited from having firearms because of a grand larceny conviction in Wood County. McHenry had a 9mm pistol.

McHenry faces up to 15 years in federal prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Cogar is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.

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

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.