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United States of America v. Paul Oliver Dennison
Date: 08-12-2026
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Judge: Thomas S. Kleeh
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (Harrison County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Andrew Cogar
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Clarksburg, West Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with selling controlled substances and for his role in a firearms trafficking scheme.
Reported by: Kent Morlan
Beginning in spring 2024, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and Bridgeport Police Department received more than 20 reports of firearms and valuables stolen from unlocked vehicles. Investigators identified two suspects and learned the stolen firearms were being traded to Paul Oliver Dennison, 45, of Lumberport, West Virginia, for narcotics or cash. A search warrant executed at his residence, outbuildings, and vehicles resulted in the recovery of a stolen pistol, a suitcase containing multiple firearms, ammunition, and a suspected homemade silencer, as well as user quantities of marijuana, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs. In a separate case, Dennison was selling fentanyl and methamphetamine from his home. On several occasions, Dennison sold between 40 to160 grams of fentanyl and nearly 14 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant.
Reported by: Kent Morlan
Beginning in spring 2024, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and Bridgeport Police Department received more than 20 reports of firearms and valuables stolen from unlocked vehicles. Investigators identified two suspects and learned the stolen firearms were being traded to Paul Oliver Dennison, 45, of Lumberport, West Virginia, for narcotics or cash. A search warrant executed at his residence, outbuildings, and vehicles resulted in the recovery of a stolen pistol, a suitcase containing multiple firearms, ammunition, and a suspected homemade silencer, as well as user quantities of marijuana, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs. In a separate case, Dennison was selling fentanyl and methamphetamine from his home. On several occasions, Dennison sold between 40 to160 grams of fentanyl and nearly 14 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 121 months in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Paul Oliver Dennison?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 121 months in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Paul Oliver Dennison?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (Harrison County), WV. The presiding judge was Thomas S. Kleeh.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Paul Oliver Dennison?
Plaintiff's attorney: Andrew Cogar. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Clarksberg Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Paul Oliver Dennison decided?
This case was decided on August 12, 2026.