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Virginia Man Enters Guilty Plea to Illegal Possession of a Firearm by a Felon

Last reviewed: 2026-10-07Topic: Charges
Quick answer

Arnold Kevin Dussol, 39, of Leesburg, Virginia, entered a guilty plea today in U.S. District Court in connection with illegally possessing a loaded firearm while hiding in a Northwest storage facility, reported U.S.

On October 6, 2026, United States Attorney’s Office published a firearm-related federal enforcement or policy update. Gun Felony reviewed the official release and organized the reported facts below as an original case summary.

Case status: The DOJ release reports a guilty plea. Sentencing and any remaining proceedings depend on the court record and the applicable statutes.

What did DOJ or ATF announce?

Arnold Kevin Dussol, 39, of Leesburg, Virginia, entered a guilty plea today in U.S. District Court in connection with illegally possessing a loaded firearm while hiding in a Northwest storage facility, reported U.S.

What firearm or ammunition issue is involved?

District Court in connection with illegally possessing a loaded firearm while hiding in a Northwest storage facility, reported U.S.

What is the current case status?

Arnold Kevin Dussol, 39, of Leesburg, Virginia, entered a guilty plea today in U.S.

Why this federal gun case matters

Federal firearm prosecutions can turn on the exact charging statute and facts. Common provisions include 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) prohibited-person offenses, § 924(c) firearm use or possession in connection with specified crimes, unlawful dealing or trafficking statutes, and National Firearms Act provisions. A press release is not a substitute for the indictment, plea agreement, judgment, or docket.

What happens next in this type of matter?

After a guilty plea, the court generally moves toward sentencing. The probation office may prepare a presentence investigation report, the parties may litigate guideline or statutory issues, and the judge ultimately determines the sentence after considering the advisory Sentencing Guidelines and the factors Congress requires the court to evaluate.

Official record: The original government release is linked in the Sources and legal references section below.

Frequently asked questions

What did DOJ announce in this firearm case or gun-law update?

Arnold Kevin Dussol, 39, of Leesburg, Virginia, entered a guilty plea today in U.S. District Court in connection with illegally possessing a loaded firearm while hiding in a Northwest storage facility, reported U.S.

What firearm or ammunition issue is involved?

District Court in connection with illegally possessing a loaded firearm while hiding in a Northwest storage facility, reported U.S.

Is this case only an allegation, or has there been a plea, conviction, or sentence?

The DOJ release reports a guilty plea. Sentencing and any remaining proceedings depend on the court record and the applicable statutes.

What federal laws commonly apply in gun cases?

Depending on the facts, federal cases may involve 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), § 924(c), firearm trafficking or straw-purchase statutes, unlawful dealing provisions, or National Firearms Act offenses. The exact charging document controls.

Where can I read the official DOJ or ATF press release?

Gun Felony links the official government release in the Sources and legal references section of this article.

Sources and legal references