Parkersburg Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms Charge

Monday, April 28, 2025, 12:30 A.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

CHARLESTON, W.VA.- Today, a 33-year-old Parkersburg, West Virginia man learned he could be facing up to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a semi-automatic handgun by a convicted felon.

     Today, April 28, 2025, Michael David Enoch, 33, of Parkersburg, appeared in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Joseph R. Goodwin to Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm.

According To Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa G. Johnston

     According to Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa G. Johnston and charging documents filed with the District Court, on December 15, 2024, Enoch possessed a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic handgun in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

     Federal law prohibits a person previously convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence from owning or possessing a firearm and ammunition. On December 15, 2025, Enoch knew he was a prohibited person when he possessed the Taurus 9mm due to his prior felony convictions for wanton endangerment involving a firearm, escape, and receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle in Wood County Circuit Court in February of 2019.

     Following entering his guilty plea this morning, Judge Goodwin accepted the plea and scheduled sentencing for July 31, 2025. At that time, Enoch faces up to 15 years in federal prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. When sentenced, a U.S. District Court Judge will determine the term of imprisonment based on the seriousness of the offense and Enoch’s prior criminal history.

     According to court records, Enoch has an extensive criminal history that also includes multiple convictions for felony battery, domestic battery, fleeing law enforcement, battery on a government representative, and violation of a protective order.