Raleigh County Man Sentenced for Federal Gun Crime (Felon in Possession)

ANALYSIS · September 4, 2026 · USAO Southern District of West Virginia Slug: raleigh-wilburn-gun-crime-sentencing

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Core Tension

USAO frames this as a “federal gun crime”; the release is a felon-in-possession sentencing, not a broader trafficking or shooting charge. Coverage is typically a DOJ / USAO wire reprint.

What happened

  • Nathaniel Wilburn, 35, of Ghent, West Virginia, sentenced to 2 years 9 months in prison plus 3 years supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
  • Oct 30, 2024 search recovered 4 firearms: Hi-Point JCP .40, Charles Daily 12-gauge, Ruger EC9 9mm, Taurus 12-gauge.
  • Pleaded guilty; prior: breaking and entering (Raleigh County Circuit Court, Nov 15, 2023).
  • Judge Frank W. Volk; AUSA Brian D. Parsons.

Claims check

Claim Assessment Receipt
“Federal gun crime” Precision: felon-in-possession USAO PR frames as federal gun crime; underlying prohibition is felon-in-possession (18 U.S.C.-style). Not a broader trafficking/shooting charge on this release.
Sentence = 2 years 9 months + 3 years supervised release Verified as PR statement USAO SDWV PR Sep 4, 2026
Dollar / restitution figure None in PR No dollar amount stated; do not invent loss or fine totals.

Coverage

Typically a DOJ / USAO wire reprint. Multi-outlet coverage: not mapped this pass.

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