United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia
09/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/22/2025 12:39
Marion County Man Sentenced for Firearms Charge
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Marion County Man Sentenced for Firearms Charge
Monday, September 22, 2025
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For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Russell Lee Kirk, 43, of Fairmont, West Virginia, was sentenced today to thirty months in prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm.
According to court documents and statements made in court, during a traffic stop on Kirk's vehicle, officers observed a firearm strapped to the steering column. Kirk is prohibited from possessing firearms because of prior malicious assault and firearms convictions.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Cogar 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.
Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided.
Updated September 22, 2025
Topic
Firearms Offenses
Component
USAO - West Virginia, Northern
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