United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia
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Morgan County Man Sentenced for Firearms Violation
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Morgan County Man Sentenced for Firearms Violation
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of West Virginia
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Remington Colt Arnold, 34, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm.
According to court documents and statements made in court, West Virginia State Police were serving a parole violation warrant on Arnold at a home. The homeowner allowed officers inside, where officers found Arnold asleep with a pistol nearby. Following Arnold's arrest, a search resulted in a seizure of a backpack containing ammunition. Arnold is prohibited from having firearms because of prior assault and grand larceny convictions.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Eleanor Hurney prosecuted the cases on behalf of the government.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the West Virginia State Police.
U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh presided.
Updated September 16, 2025
Topic
Firearms Offenses
Component
USAO - West Virginia, Northern
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