On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman announced that 25-year-old Jeremiah Wooley will be charged for possession of an unregistered firearm.
According to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday, Kentucky State Police charged Wooley on April 29 for reportedly making threats against Governor Andy Beshear and State Police on social media under a false name.
Troopers claim that Wooley was in possession of two handguns on his person during the arrest. A search of his home reportedly revealed 12 firearms.
A State Police Hazardous Device investigator also reportedly discovered 50 MKII pineapple-style hand grenades in a bucket in Wooley's bedroom. Officers say all but one of the grenades had been rendered unusable, but all of the necessary components to complete and assemble a grenade were found in the search.
"Albeit unusual times and despite elevated risk to their own safety, Kentucky law enforcement continues to show up to protect our Commonwealth," said U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman. "I could not be prouder of the mission-driven collaboration between the FBI, ATF, KSP and United States Attorney’s Office in the Purchase Region and across Kentucky. "
If he is convicted, the maximum sentence for the possession of an unregistered firearm is ten years of imprisonment, a $10,000 fine, or both.
