CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Hackensack, New Jersey man was convicted on federal firearms charges after a jury trial in the Northern District of West Virginia, U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.

Kadir Reeves, 40, was found guilty of two counts of aiding and abetting the false statement in connection with the acquisition of firearms. The jury heard evidence that Reeves, along with another defendant, conspired to have individuals purchase and transport firearms to New Jersey. Reeves, who has ties to a street gang, intended to use the guns in criminal activities.

One of the trafficked firearms was later recovered after shots were fired at a high school football game in Jersey City, New Jersey, according to the testimony presented during the trial.

“West Virginia is a source state for firearms that are used to commit crimes in other parts of the country,” said U.S. Attorney Ihlenfeld. “We’ll continue to crack down on all those who unlawfully obtain guns here, especially when they’re used to engage in violence.”

Three other individuals involved in the scheme—Curtis Neal, 46; Kareem Neal, 43; and Bukiye Hatten, 41; all of Morgantown, West Virginia—have pleaded guilty to firearms charges and are awaiting sentencing.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Zelda Wesley and Christie Utt, with the investigation conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the trial.

Reeves’ sentencing date has not yet been announced.

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